For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,608 students in 27536, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27536, NC are Henderson Collegiate, Stem Early High School and Vance Virtual Village Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27536 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27536, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27536, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 middle schools in 27536, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27536, NC include Henderson Collegiate, Stem Early High School and Vance Virtual Village Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27536?
5 public middle schools are located in 27536.
What is the racial composition of students in 27536?
27536 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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