Henderson County Early College vs Hendersonville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson County Early College
Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–13
197 students
Hendersonville High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students
| Measure | Henderson County Early College Flat Rock, North Carolina | Hendersonville High Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 528 | #98 of 528 |
| National rank | #2888 of 16,910 | #4806 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 197 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 32.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 62% |
| city | Flat Rock | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson County Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 63.9).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 62%).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 67%).
- •Hendersonville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 50.3%).
- •Hendersonville High does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 32.8).
- •Hendersonville High is the larger school with 794 students compared with 197.
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 Henderson County Early College better than Hendersonville High?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson County Early College ranks higher (71.7 vs 63.9 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 Henderson County Early College and Hendersonville High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Flat Rock and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson County Early College: 197. Hendersonville High: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson County Early College and Hendersonville High rank in North Carolina?
Henderson County Early College is 54th of 528 and Hendersonville High is 98th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).