Henderson County Schools: North Henderson High School welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

By South Asheville News

Mar 11, 2024

North Henderson High School had the highest enrollment among Henderson County schools, welcoming 1,091 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 23 schools in Henderson County, West Henderson High School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,062 students, while East Henderson High School welcomed 927 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

North Henderson High School is part of Henderson County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Henderson County and has a main office in Hendersonville.

In the previous school year, West Henderson High School had the highest number of students among Henderson County schools.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in North Henderson High School Over 5 Years

Enrollment in Henderson County Schools During 2022-23 School Year

School name	City	Total School Enrollment
North Henderson High School	Hendersonville	1,091
West Henderson High School	Hendersonville	1,062
East Henderson High School	East Flat Rock	927
Apple Valley Middle School	Hendersonville	815
Rugby Middle School	Hendersonville	803
Hendersonville High School	Hendersonville	764
Flat Rock Middle School	East Flat Rock	702
Mills River Elementary School	Mills River	592
Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School	Mills River	579
FernLeaf Community Charter School	Fletcher	517
Hendersonville Middle School	Hendersonville	510
Clear Creek Elementary School	Hendersonville	479
Hillandale Elementary School	East Flat Rock	475
Fletcher Elementary School	Fletcher	461
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School	Hendersonville	449
Upward Elementary School	Flat Rock	415
Sugarloaf Elementary School	Hendersonville	411
Dana Elementary School	Hendersonville	382
Hendersonville Elementary School	Hendersonville	330
Atkinson Elementary School	Hendersonville	317
Etowah Elementary School	Etowah	311
Henderson County Early College	Flat Rock	201
Henderson County Career Academy	Flat Rock	143