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Best Schools in Henderson, NC
Henderson, NC has 24 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,915 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Henderson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henderson, NC
The top high schools in Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vance Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 222 Students
2. Louisburg Magnet High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
3. Warren County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
4. Vance County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students
5. Advance Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson, NC
The top middle schools in Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stem Early High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Terrell Lane Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
3. Vance County Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
4. Warren County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson, NC
The top elementary schools in Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
2. Aycock Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
3. E M Rollins Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
4. L B Yancey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
5. New Hope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 118 Students
6. E O Young Jr Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
7. Pinkston Street Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
8. Carver Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
9. Zeb Vance Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
10. Dabney Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henderson, NC has a total population of 31,119 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henderson, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Henderson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Henderson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henderson, NC
How many schools are in Henderson, NC?
Henderson, NC has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,915 students in total.
How do schools in Henderson perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Henderson score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Henderson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henderson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Henderson
17 of 17 schools in Henderson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4C: 1D: 8F: 4
All 17 public schools we grade in Henderson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (9)
- Aycock Elementary
- Carver Elementary
- Clarke Elementary
- Dabney Elementary
- E M Rollins Elementary
- L B Yancey Elementary
- New Hope Elementary
- Pinkston Street Elementary
- Vance Co Early College
Other schools and academies (4)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.