Vance Charter School

2090 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
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Top 10%
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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Vance Charter School's student population of 954 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
954 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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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 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#242 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
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78%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vance Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vance Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vance Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
9%
25%
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White
77%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Vance Charter School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Vance Charter School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vance Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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?
77% of Vance Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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