Vance County Schools & Education
Vance County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,064
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#41
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Vance County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 38/100, Vance County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.3%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,064 per pupil, Vance County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Vance County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
18 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #41 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
91.3%
3.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,064
$905 below the state average
School coverage
18
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Vance County has 18 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Vance County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Vance County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 16 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#41
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Vance County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
5,269 students
16 listed schools in this county slice.
Henderson Collegiate
Other grade structure
1,320 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Vance Charter School
Other grade structure
954 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Vance County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 16 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Vance County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Vance County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Vance County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Vance County’s Diverse Learning Network
Vance County supports 18 public schools serving a total enrollment of 7,543 students across 3 districts. The infrastructure is composed of 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, with additional 'other' and alternative facilities. This mix ensures a range of environments for students from pre-K through graduation.
Traditional and Charter Opportunities
Vance County Schools is the largest district with 16 schools and 5,269 students. The county also features two prominent charter districts, including Henderson Collegiate, which is the largest school in the area with 1,320 students. Charter schools make up 11.1% of the total school landscape here.
A Balance of Town and Country
The school landscape is split evenly between 9 rural schools and 9 town-based schools, offering varied environments for families. Average school size is 419 students, though schools like Vance County High serve nearly 1,000. This size provides a middle ground between small-town intimacy and larger-scale extracurricular opportunities.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Vance County
Reported Enrollment
7,543
18 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Vance County
Vance County Schools
GuideHenderson Collegiate
Vance Charter School
18 Public Schools in Vance County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Collegiate | Profile | Henderson Collegiate | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 1,320 |
| Vance County High School | Profile | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27537Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 958 |
| Vance Charter School | Profile | Vance Charter School | Henderson, 27537Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 954 |
| Vance County Middle School | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 797 |
| Aycock Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27537Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 377 |
| Dabney Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27537Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 372 |
| Clarke Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27537Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 337 |
| Zeb Vance Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Kittrell, 27544Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 333 |
| E M Rollins Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 322 |
| Pinkston Street Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 263 |
| STEM Early High | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 257 |
| Vance Co Early College | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | 9–UG | High | 222 |
| AdVance Academy | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 208 |
| L B Yancey Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 199 |
| Vance Virtual Village Academy | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27536Town: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 197 |
| E O Young Jr Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27537Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 179 |
| Carver Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27537Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 130 |
| New Hope Elementary | Record | Vance County Schools | Henderson, 27537Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 118 |
Henderson Collegiate
Henderson Collegiate
Henderson, 27536 / Town: Distant
Vance County High School
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27537 / Rural: Fringe
Vance Charter School
Vance Charter School
Henderson, 27537 / Rural: Fringe
Vance County Middle School
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27536 / Town: Distant
Zeb Vance Elementary
Vance County Schools
Kittrell, 27544 / Rural: Fringe
E M Rollins Elementary
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27536 / Town: Distant
Pinkston Street Elementary
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27536 / Town: Distant
Vance Co Early College
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27536 / Town: Distant
AdVance Academy
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27536 / Town: Distant
L B Yancey Elementary
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27536 / Town: Distant
Vance Virtual Village Academy
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27536 / Town: Distant
E O Young Jr Elementary
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27537 / Rural: Fringe
New Hope Elementary
Vance County Schools
Henderson, 27537 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,064
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Vance County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Vance County, North Carolina?
Vance County supports 18 public schools serving a total enrollment of 7,543 students across 3 districts. The infrastructure is composed of 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, with additional 'other' and alternative facilities. This mix ensures a range of environments for students from pre-K through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Vance County, North Carolina?
Vance County Schools is the largest district with 16 schools and 5,269 students. The county also features two prominent charter districts, including Henderson Collegiate, which is the largest school in the area with 1,320 students. Charter schools make up 11.1% of the total school landscape here.
What is the school experience like in Vance County?
The school landscape is split evenly between 9 rural schools and 9 town-based schools, offering varied environments for families. Average school size is 419 students, though schools like Vance County High serve nearly 1,000. This size provides a middle ground between small-town intimacy and larger-scale extracurricular opportunities.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.