Best Schools in Vance County, NC
Vance County, NC has 21 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,045 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Vance County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vance County, NC
The top high schools in Vance County, 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. Vance County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students
3. Advance Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vance County, NC
The top middle schools in Vance County, 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. Vance County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vance County, NC
The top elementary schools in Vance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aycock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
2. E M Rollins Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
3. L B Yancey Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
4. New Hope Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 118 Students
5. E O Young Jr Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
6. Pinkston Street Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
7. Carver Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
8. Zeb Vance Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
9. Dabney Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
10. Clarke Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vance County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vance County, NC has a total population of 42,578 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vance County, 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 Vance County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vance County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vance County, 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 Vance County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vance County, NC
How many schools are in Vance County, NC?
Vance County, NC has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,045 students in total.
How do schools in Vance County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Vance County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Vance County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vance County?
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: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Vance County
2 places in Vance County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Vance County Schools (16 schools)