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Vance County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,262 students in Vance County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Vance County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
5,262 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Vance County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
63%
Graduation Rate
76%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
945 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
3,469 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
66%
25%
# White Students
581 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
11%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
212 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
293
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
430
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
425
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
373
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
388
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
372
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
375
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
455
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
394
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,505 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,505
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,955
$11,655
Best Vance County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vance Co Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Community College Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-3580
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-3580
Grades: 9-13
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Stem Early High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Aycock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Carey Chapel Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-1516
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-1516
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Zeb Vance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Raleigh Road
Kittrell, NC 27544
(252) 438-8492
Kittrell, NC 27544
(252) 438-8492
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
E O Young Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6655 Broad Street
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6423
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6423
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #66.
Pinkston Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dabney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lanning Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6918
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6918
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
L B Yancey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hawkins Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #99.
Vance County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 958 students
Rank: #1010.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
987 Carver Sch Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6955
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #1111.
Vance Virtual Village Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #1212.
New Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10199 Nc 39 Hwy N
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6549
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6549
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #1313.
E M Rollins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Garnett St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1414.
Vance County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
293 Warrenton Road
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1515.
Clarke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1616.
Advance Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,262 students.
What is the rank of Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District is ranked #280 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County Schools School District?
66% of Vance County Schools School District students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Vance County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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