Serving 954 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vance Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 954 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vance Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vance Charter School's student population of 954 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
954 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Vance Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vance Charter School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
4%

Hispanic
7%
21%

Black
10%
25%

White
74%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vance Charter School's ranking?
Vance Charter School is ranked #242 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vance Charter School often compared to?
Vance Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henderson Collegiate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vance Charter School?
The graduation rate of Vance Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Vance Charter School?
954 students attend Vance Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Vance Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vance Charter School?
Vance Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vance Charter School offer ?
Vance Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vance Charter School part of?
Vance Charter School is part of Vance Charter School District.
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