For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,604 students in 27536, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 27536, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27536, NC are Vance Co Early College, Henderson Collegiate and Stem Early High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27536 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27536, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27536, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Gr: K-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
27536, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27536, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27536, NC include Vance Co Early College, Henderson Collegiate and Stem Early High School.
How many public schools are located in 27536?
9 public schools are located in 27536.
What percentage of students in 27536 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 27536 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27536?
27536 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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