Serving 215 students in grades 9-13, Vance Co Early College 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: 70-79%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vance Co Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vance Co Early College's student population of 215 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vance Co Early College is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
36%
20%
Black
46%
25%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Vance Co Early College often compared to?
Vance Co Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Vance Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vance Co Early College?
The graduation rate of Vance Co Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Vance Co Early College?
215 students attend Vance Co Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Vance Co Early College students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vance Co Early College?
Vance Co Early College has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vance Co Early College offer ?
Vance Co Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Vance Co Early College part of?
Vance Co Early College is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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