For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,685 students in Vance County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vance County, NC are Vance Charter School, Henderson Collegiate and Stem Early High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Vance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Vance County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2090 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Gr: K-12 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,319 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Stem Early High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Vance County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
293 Warrenton Road
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Vance County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vance County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vance County, NC include Vance Charter School, Henderson Collegiate and Stem Early High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vance County?
6 public middle schools are located in Vance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County?
Vance County public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Vance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vance County include: Stem Early High School vs. Henderson Collegiate, Henderson Collegiate vs. Vance Charter School, Vance Charter School vs. Henderson Collegiate
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