Vance County High School is a high school located at 925 Garrett Road in Henderson, North Carolina. The school's mascot is the Viper. The principal at VCHS is Dr. Nealie Whitt III. The school is under the Title 1 policy.
Serving 1,064 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 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,064 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vance County High School's student population of 1,064 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,064 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Vance County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vance County High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2224 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
72%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Viper
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vance County High School's ranking?
Vance County High School is ranked #2224 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vance County High School often compared to?
Vance County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Advance Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vance County High School?
The graduation rate of Vance County High School is 72%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Vance County High School?
1,064 students attend Vance County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Vance County High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vance County High School?
Vance County High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vance County High School offer ?
Vance County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vance County High School part of?
Vance County High School is part of Vance County Schools.
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