For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,896 students in Henderson, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson, NC are Vance Co Early College, Vance Charter School and Henderson Collegiate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Henderson, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vance Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Henderson, NC (2024)
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
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Vance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2090 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Grades: K-12
| 950 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Grades: K-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #44.
Vance County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #55.
Vance Virtual Village Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Grades: K-12
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Advance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Grades: 6-12
| 193 students
Henderson, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Clark St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henderson, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson, NC include Vance Co Early College, Vance Charter School and Henderson Collegiate.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Henderson, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson, NC?
Henderson, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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