Henderson County Early College vs The Mountain Community Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
The Mountain Community Sch
Hendersonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students
| Measure | Henderson County Early College Flat Rock, North Carolina | The Mountain Community Sch Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 528 | #176 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2888 of 16,910 | #14682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 197 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 32.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 52% |
| 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 65.2).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 52%).
- •Henderson County Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 67%).
- •The Mountain Community Sch does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 32.8).
- •Henderson County Early College is the larger school with 197 students compared with 190.
- •Henderson County Early College is a public school while The Mountain Community Sch is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Mountain Community Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson County Early College ranks higher (71.7 vs 65.2 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 The Mountain Community Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Flat Rock and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson County Early College: 197. The Mountain Community Sch: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson County Early College and The Mountain Community Sch rank in North Carolina?
Henderson County Early College is 54th of 528 and The Mountain Community Sch is 176th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).