Northern Vance High School was a high school in Henderson, North Carolina, located at 293 Warrenton Road. The school's mascot was a Viking and the fight song was the "Notre Dame Victory March".
Serving 738 students in grades 6-8, Vance County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vance County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vance County Middle School's student population of 738 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Vance County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vance County Middle School is 0.47, 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
#2483 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
70%
25%
White
7%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
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 County Middle School's ranking?
Vance County Middle School is ranked #2483 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Vance County Middle School?
738 students attend Vance County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Vance County Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vance County Middle School?
Vance County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vance County Middle School offer ?
Vance County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vance County Middle School part of?
Vance County Middle School is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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