For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,939 students in Vance County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vance County, NC are Vance Co Early College, Vance Charter School and Henderson Collegiate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Vance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Vance County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vance Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Vance County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
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 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Vance County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
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: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vance County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vance County, NC include Vance Co Early College, Vance Charter School and Henderson Collegiate.
How many public high schools are located in Vance County?
6 public high schools are located in Vance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County?
Vance County public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Vance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vance County include: Vance County High School vs. Advance Academy, Advance Academy vs. Vance County High School, Vance Co Early College vs. Vance Charter School
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