Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,359 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
5,359 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vance County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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
0.54
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
65%
25%
% White
10%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,278 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,739 is higher than the state median of $11,612. 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
$12,278
$11,187
Spending / Student
$11,739
$11,612
Best Vance County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vance Co Early College
(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
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Stem Early High 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
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Aycock Elementary 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
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Zeb Vance Elementary 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
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
E O Young Jr Elementary 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
| 172 students
Rank: #66.
Pinkston Street Elementary 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
| 251 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dabney Elementary 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
| 411 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
L B Yancey Elementary 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
| 205 students
Rank: #99.
Vance County High 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
| 1,046 students
Rank: #1010.
Carver Elementary 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
| 149 students
Rank: #1111.
Vance Virtual Village Academy
(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
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
New Hope Elementary 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
| 124 students
Rank: #1313.
E M Rollins Elementary 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
| 303 students
Rank: #1414.
Vance County Middle 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
| 738 students
Rank: #1515.
Clarke Elementary 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
| 369 students
Rank: #1616.
Advance Academy
Alternative 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
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,359 students.
What is the rank of Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District is ranked #280 out of 320 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?
65% of Vance County Schools School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Vance County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,739 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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