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Best Schools in South Henderson, NC
South Henderson, NC has 11 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,197 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in South Henderson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Henderson, NC
The top high schools in South Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vance County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Henderson, NC
The top middle schools in South Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vance County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Henderson, NC
The top elementary schools in South Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aycock Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
2. E M Rollins Elementary
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Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
3. L B Yancey Elementary
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Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
4. Zeb Vance Elementary
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Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
5. Dabney Elementary
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Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
6. Clarke Elementary
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Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Henderson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Henderson, NC has a total population of 1,510 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South Henderson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Henderson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Henderson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Henderson, NC
How many schools are in South Henderson, NC?
South Henderson, NC has 11 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,197 students in total.
How do schools in South Henderson perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in South Henderson score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in South Henderson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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