For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,551 students in 28791, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 258 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 28791, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28791, NC are Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville Elementary School and West Henderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28791 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28791, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28791, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hendersonville High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Bearcat Boulevard
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4802
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4802
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Hendersonville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1039 Randall Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4752
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4752
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
West Henderson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6571
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #44.
Rugby Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3345 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6566
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6566
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #55.
Hendersonville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 North Whitted Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4800
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28791, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28791, NC include Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville Elementary School and West Henderson High School.
How many public schools are located in 28791?
5 public schools are located in 28791.
What percentage of students in 28791 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 28791 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28791?
28791 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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