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Henderson County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
23
Schools
12,896
Students
$12,094
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
55.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.4%
Graduation Rate
+5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Henderson County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 12,896 students across 23 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,094 is below the national average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Apple Valley Middle06–08825
Flat Rock Middle06–08706
Hendersonville Middle06–08510
Rugby Middle06–08804
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Henderson High09–12965
Henderson County Career Academy06–12151
Henderson County Early College09–13205
Hendersonville High09–12784
North Henderson High09–121,146
West Henderson High09–121,087
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,094-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
22%
State
58.3%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal
19.9%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
12,896
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.4%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.4% graduation rate — 5.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,094, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Henderson County Schools has 23 public schools, serving a total of 12,896 students.
What is the graduation rate for Henderson County Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Henderson County Schools spend per student?
Henderson County Schools spends $12,094 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Henderson County Schools?
56% of students in Henderson County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Henderson County Schools?
No, Henderson County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Henderson County Schools serve?
Henderson County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Henderson County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Henderson County Schools is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.