Vance County Schools School District
School District · Henderson, North Carolina
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Vance County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Vance County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Stem Early High
Henderson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vance Co Early College
Henderson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
L B Yancey Elementary
Henderson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#112 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,592
+$1,480 vs North Carolina median
District size
5,368 students
Typical than North Carolina median
The short answer
Vance County Schools ranks #112 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Vance County Schools's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stem Early High (9.3/10), Vance Co Early College (8.3/10), and L B Yancey Elementary (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 98% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Vance County Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Vance County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stem Early High | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Vance Co Early College | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | L B Yancey Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | E M Rollins Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Advance Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Vance Virtual Village Academy | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Pinkston Street Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Vance County High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Aycock Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Carver Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vance County Schools
Vance County Schools is a Henderson, North Carolina school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 5,368 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $14,592 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Vance County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stem Early High, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Vance County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 39.8% and ELA proficiency of 36.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Vance County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vance County Schools with test data.
Schools in Vance County Schools
16 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Henderson
- Total Enrollment
- 5,368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 331
- District spending per student
- $14,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vance County Schools?
Vance County Schools has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vance County Schools?
The average composite rating for Vance County Schools is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Vance County Schools?
Vance County Schools's district-level spending was $14,592 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vance County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vance County Schools is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vance County Schools?
Stem Early High is the highest-rated school in Vance County Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Vance County Schools?
Across schools in Vance County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vance County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Vance County Schools has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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