Vance County High School vs. Advance Academy
Should I attend Vance County High School or Advance Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vance County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Advance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 921 students in grades 9-12, Vance County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 193 students in grades 6-12, Advance Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
921 students
193 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
66% | 34%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2284 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2532 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
≤10%
Graduation Rate
81%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
20
Grade 7 Students
-
29
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
367
46
Grade 10 Students
257
38
Grade 11 Students
162
43
Grade 12 Students
135
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
70%
77%
% White
9%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
