Very Good
#833 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 31% in state
Vance Charter School
School · Vance Charter School · Henderson, NC
A charter school in Henderson, NC where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2090 ROSS MILL ROAD, Henderson, NC 27537
- Math 77% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vance Charter School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Vance Charter School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$52,345
Median home value
$150,800
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Virtual Village AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Henderson CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,319 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Kerr-vance AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 146 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vance Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Vance Charter School is listed in Vance Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vance Charter School
Vance Charter School is a public school in Henderson, NC, part of Vance Charter School, serving approximately 954 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vance Charter School
What grades does Vance Charter School serve?
Vance Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vance Charter School?
Vance Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 954 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vance Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vance Charter School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vance Charter School rank in NC?
Vance Charter School ranks #833 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Vance Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vance Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Vance Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vance Charter School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vance Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Vance Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vance Charter School a Title I school?
No, Vance Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 954
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (252) 431-0440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27537)
- 23,795
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 27537; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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