For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,372 students in 27537, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 660 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 27537, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27537, NC are Vance Charter School, Aycock Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27537 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27537, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27537, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Aycock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Carey Chapel Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-1516
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-1516
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
987 Carver Sch Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6955
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10199 Nc 39 Hwy N
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6549
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6549
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #66.
E O Young Jr Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6655 Broad Street
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6423
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6423
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dabney Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lanning Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6918
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6918
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
27537, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in 27537, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27537, NC include Vance Charter School, Aycock Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27537, NC?
8 public schools are located in 27537, NC.
What percentage of students in 27537, NC go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 27537, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27537, NC?
27537, NC public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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