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#1927 of 2,648 schools in NC
Advance Academy
High School · Vance County Schools · Henderson, NC
A Vance County Schools high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
219 Charles Street, Henderson, NC 27536
- Math 10% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Advance Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 10% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Advance Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,491
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Virtual Village AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Henderson CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,319 | Compare → |
| Vance Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 954 | Compare → |
| Vance County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,046 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Vance County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Advance Academy is listed in Vance County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Advance Academy
Advance Academy is a public high school in Henderson, NC, part of Vance County Schools, serving approximately 178 students in grades 6th-12th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,927 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Advance Academy
What grades does Advance Academy serve?
Advance Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Advance Academy?
Advance Academy has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Advance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Advance Academy is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Advance Academy rank in NC?
Advance Academy ranks #1,927 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Advance Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Advance Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Advance Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Advance Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Advance Academy a charter school?
No, Advance Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Advance Academy a Title I school?
No, Advance Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Advance Academy?
98.3% of students at Advance Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vance County
- Phone
- (252) 438-8407
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27536)
- 15,293
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27536; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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