For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 863 students in Henderson County, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Henderson County, NC are The Mountain Community School and Fernleaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Henderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Fernleaf
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Howard Gap Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Grades: K-10
| 666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Henderson County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Henderson County, NC include The Mountain Community School and Fernleaf.
How many public charter schools are located in Henderson County?
2 public charter schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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