For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,214 students in 28792, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 154 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28792, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28792, NC are North Henderson High School, The Mountain Community School and Bruce Drysdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28792 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28792, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28792, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Henderson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Fruitland Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4500
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #22.
The Mountain Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 Glover Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 696-8480
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 696-8480
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
271 Bearcat Blvd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-5568
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Dana Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
690 Ridge Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7743
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7743
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
737 N Clear Creek Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4760
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Edneyville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Pace Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7600
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Apple Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43 Fruitland Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4545
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4545
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #88.
Sugarloaf Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2270 Sugarloaf Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4600
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28792, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28792, NC include North Henderson High School, The Mountain Community School and Bruce Drysdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28792?
8 public schools are located in 28792.
What percentage of students in 28792 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28792 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28792?
28792 public schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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