Excellent
#21 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Stem Early High
Middle School · Vance County Schools · Henderson, NC
A Vance County Schools middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
219 Charles Street, Henderson, NC 27536
- Math 59% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stem Early High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Stem Early High 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 Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 738 | 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
- #1 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
Stem Early High is listed in Vance County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem Early High
Stem Early High is a public middle school in Henderson, NC, part of Vance County Schools, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem Early High
What grades does Stem Early High serve?
Stem Early High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stem Early High?
Stem Early High has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Early High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Early High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem Early High rank in NC?
Stem Early High ranks #21 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Stem Early High's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem Early High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Stem Early High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem Early High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Stem Early High a charter school?
No, Stem Early High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stem Early High a Title I school?
No, Stem Early High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem Early High?
97.8% of students at Stem Early High 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.8%
- Phone
- (252) 738-2260
- 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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