Top 10 Best Vance County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,576 students in Vance County, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 670 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Vance County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Vance County, NC are Vance Co Early College, Vance Charter School and Stem Early High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Vance County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Vance County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vance Co Early College
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Community College Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-3580
Grades: 9-13
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Vance Charter School
Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2090 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Grades: K-12
| 950 students
Rank: #33.
Stem Early High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
Math: 46% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Grades: K-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #55.
Aycock Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Carey Chapel Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-1516
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Pinkston Street Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #77.
Zeb Vance Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Raleigh Road
Kittrell, NC 27544
(252) 438-8492
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #88.
L B Yancey Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Hawkins Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Carver Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
987 Carver Sch Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Vance County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #1111.
Vance Virtual Village Academy
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Grades: K-12
| 321 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
E M Rollins Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Garnett St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
New Hope Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10199 Nc 39 Hwy N
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6549
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #1414.
E O Young Jr Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6655 Broad Street
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6423
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #1515.
Vance County Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
293 Warrenton Road
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Clarke Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Dabney Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Lanning Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6918
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1818.
Advance Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Grades: 6-12
| 193 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Vance County, NC

Vance County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Clark St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Vance County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Vance County, NC include Vance Co Early College, Vance Charter School and Stem Early High School.
How many public schools are located in Vance County, NC?
18 public schools are located in Vance County, NC.
What percentage of students in Vance County, NC go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Vance County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County, NC?
Vance County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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