For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,273 students in Vance County, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Vance County, NC are Vance Charter School and Henderson Collegiate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Vance County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Vance County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2090 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Grades: K-12
| 954 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,319 students
Vance County 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 charter schools in Vance County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Vance County, NC include Vance Charter School and Henderson Collegiate.
How many public charter schools are located in Vance County?
2 public charter schools are located in Vance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County?
Vance County public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Vance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Vance County include: Henderson Collegiate vs. Vance Charter School, Vance Charter School vs. Henderson Collegiate
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.