For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,733 students in Vance County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vance County, NC are Vance Charter School, Henderson Collegiate and Stem Early High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Vance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vance County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vance Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2090 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Grades: K-12
| 954 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Grades: K-12
| 1,320 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Vance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Clark St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vance County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vance County, NC include Vance Charter School, Henderson Collegiate and Stem Early High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vance County?
6 public middle schools are located in Vance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County?
Vance County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Vance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vance County include: Stem Early High School vs. Henderson Collegiate, Henderson Collegiate vs. Vance Charter School, Vance Charter School vs. Henderson Collegiate
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