For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,939 students in 27536, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27536, NC are Vance Co Early College, Henderson Collegiate and Vance Virtual Village Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 27536 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27536, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 27536 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vance Co Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27536, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vance Co Early College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Community College Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-3580
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-3580
Grades: 9-13
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Grades: K-12
| 1,319 students
Rank: #33.
Vance Virtual Village Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Grades: K-12
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Advance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
27536, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Clark St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27536, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27536, NC include Vance Co Early College, Henderson Collegiate and Vance Virtual Village Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27536?
4 public high schools are located in 27536.
What is the racial composition of students in 27536?
27536 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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