Vance County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,262 students in Vance County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Vance County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Vance County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
945 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
3,469 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
66%
25%
# White Students
581 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
11%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
212 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
293
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
430
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
425
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
373
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
388
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
372
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
375
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
455
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
394
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,505 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,262 students.
What is the rank of Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District is ranked #280 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County Schools School District?
66% of Vance County Schools School District students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vance County Schools School District?
Vance County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Vance County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 16 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 5,262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 76% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
