For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: K-10 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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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