- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flat Rock, NC
Henderson County Early College
Federal NCES profile for Henderson County Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370210003139
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson County Early College earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson County Early College has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson County Early College ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Flat Rock, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210003139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Henderson County Early College held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370210003139 · Flat Rock, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 32.8:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
Henderson County Early College held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Henderson County Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Henderson
West Henderson High
1,053 students
- North Henderso
North Henderson High
1,052 students
- East Henderson
East Henderson High
932 students
- Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle
849 students
- Apple Valley M
Apple Valley Middle
820 students
- This school 197
Henderson County Early College
197 students
What this shows Henderson County Early College reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson County Early College compares
Henderson County Early College held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.8:1 | ▲ 108% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 36% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.8:1
students per teacher
- 108% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Henderson County Early College is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henderson County Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson County Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson County Early College
How many students attend Henderson County Early College?
Henderson County Early College has 197 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flat Rock, NC. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson County Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson County Early College is 32.8:1, which is 108% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henderson County Early College?
42.4% of students at Henderson County Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson County Early College?
The largest demographic group at Henderson County Early College is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson County Early College?
Henderson County Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henderson County Early College rank among public schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson County Early College ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Flat Rock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Besides Henderson County Early College, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), North Henderson High (1,052 students), and East Henderson High (932 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.