Fletcher Elementary vs West Henderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fletcher Elementary
Fletcher · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
West Henderson High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,053 students
| Measure | Fletcher Elementary Fletcher, North Carolina | West Henderson High Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #254 of 1,457 | #72 of 528 |
| National rank | #20390 of 50,301 | #3623 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | Fletcher | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Henderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 56.8).
- •West Henderson High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •West Henderson High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •West Henderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 57.4%).
- •Fletcher Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.0).
- •West Henderson High is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 434.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fletcher Elementary better than West Henderson High?
On the Success Index (US), West Henderson High ranks higher (68.8 vs 56.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fletcher Elementary and West Henderson High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Fletcher and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fletcher Elementary: 434. West Henderson High: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fletcher Elementary and West Henderson High rank in North Carolina?
Fletcher Elementary is 254th of 1,457 and West Henderson High is 72nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).