Vance County Schools School District

1724 Graham Avenue
Henderson, NC 27536-4295
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Vance County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,286 students in Vance County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Vance County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
5,286 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Vance County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#276 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Vance County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vance County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vance County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Vance County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
861 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
20%
# Black Students
3,544 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
67%
25%
# White Students
649 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
12%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
212 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
256
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
424
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
367
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
430
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
409
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
433
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
393
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
383
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
463
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
387
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
501
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
382
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
272
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,448 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,901 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Vance County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$63 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Vance County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,448
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Vance County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,901
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Vance County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Vance County Schools School District 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,286 students.
What is the rank of Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District is ranked #274 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County Schools School District?
67% of Vance County Schools School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Vance County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,901 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 5,286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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