For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 288 students in Flat Rock, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Flat Rock, NC are Henderson County Early College and Henderson County Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flat Rock, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Flat Rock have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Flat Rock, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henderson County Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Flat Rock, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Gr: 9-13 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Henderson County Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Flat Rock, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Flat Rock, NC include Henderson County Early College and Henderson County Career Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Flat Rock?
2 public high schools are located in Flat Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Flat Rock?
Flat Rock public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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