Enrollment
197
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370210003139
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+108% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henderson County Early College compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henderson County Early College
Henderson County Early College is a small high school in Flat Rock, North Carolina, enrolling 197 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.8:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 108% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students) and North Henderson High (1,052 students) alongside Henderson County Early College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henderson County Early College compares
Henderson County Early College on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County Schools, which includes Henderson County Early College.
$11,469
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~197 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Flat Rock on the city page.
Is Henderson County Early College a good school?
Henderson County Early College earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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