Best Public Schools in Flat Rock, NC

Summary:

The city of Flat Rock, North Carolina is home to 3 schools serving elementary and high school students, with no middle schools or alternative schools in the area. The standout school in the region is Henderson County Early College, a high-performing high school that consistently ranks among the top schools in the state. In contrast, Henderson County Career Academy lags behind, ranking in the bottom quarter of North Carolina high schools.

Upward Elementary serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 83.29% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's test scores are underperforming compared to district and state averages. Meanwhile, Henderson County Early College boasts exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates of 90-100% on state assessments.

Despite the higher spending per student at Henderson County Career Academy, the school's academic outcomes lag behind the other schools in the Henderson County Schools district. This suggests that the efficient allocation of resources is an important factor in driving student achievement. Overall, the Flat Rock area offers a diverse range of educational options, with one standout high-performing school and two lower-performing schools that may require additional support.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Upward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Education Drive	Flat Rock	28731	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 697-4764	413	33	12.4	99.3%	155 (37.5%)	13 (3.1%)	214 (51.8%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	13 (3.1%)	22	1248^th of 1505 public elementary schools	17.1%		22.8	1213^th of 1502 public elementary schools	19.2%	35					47.4	40.3	32.1	31.6	51.6	30.8	50.0	$10,637	$1,538	$9,099
Henderson County Career Academy	Public	6-12	300 East Campus Drive	Flat Rock	28731	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 697-4629	147	18	8.2	98.0%	84 (57.1%)	4 (2.7%)	49 (33.3%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	11.1	584^th of 640 public high schools	8.8%		11.9	558^th of 626 public high schools	10.9%	26	22.9	23.3	36.7	16.4								$18,459	$955	$17,504
Henderson County Early College	Public	9-12	300 East Campus Drive	Flat Rock	28731	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 697-4561	195	6	31.2	98.5%	109 (55.9%)	1 (0.5%)	64 (32.8%)	9 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.6%)	96.7	5^th of 640 public high schools	99.2%		94.7	30^th of 626 public high schools	95.2%	25	100.0	100.0	95.6	99.9								$7,590	$759	$6,832

Cities Near Flat Rock

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
East Flat Rock	0.59 mi	3	389^th
Hendersonville	3.12 mi	14	166^th
Saluda	4.91 mi	1	6^th
Etowah	9.96 mi	1	77^th
Fletcher	10.44 mi	3	110^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.