Hendersonville High vs West Henderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hendersonville High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students
West Henderson High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,053 students
| Measure | Hendersonville High Hendersonville, North Carolina | West Henderson High Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 528 | #72 of 528 |
| National rank | #4806 of 16,910 | #3623 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 794 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Henderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 63.9).
- •West Henderson High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •West Henderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 44.3%).
- •West Henderson High does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.3).
- •West Henderson High is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 794.
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 Hendersonville High better than West Henderson High?
On the Success Index (US), West Henderson High ranks higher (68.8 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 Hendersonville High and West Henderson High?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hendersonville High: 794. West Henderson High: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hendersonville High and West Henderson High rank in North Carolina?
Hendersonville High is 98th of 528 and West Henderson High is 72nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).