Serving 171 students in grades 9-13, Vance Co Early College ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vance Co Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vance Co Early College's student population of 171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vance Co Early College ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vance Co Early College is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
43%
25%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vance Co Early College's ranking?
Vance Co Early College is ranked #130 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vance Co Early College often compared to?
Vance Co Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Vance Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vance Co Early College?
The graduation rate of Vance Co Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Vance Co Early College?
171 students attend Vance Co Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Vance Co Early College students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vance Co Early College?
Vance Co Early College has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vance Co Early College offer ?
Vance Co Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Vance Co Early College part of?
Vance Co Early College is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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