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Best Vance County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,363 students in Vance County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vance County, NC are Vance Charter School, Henderson Collegiate and Stem Early High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vance County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Vance County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2090 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 431-0440
Gr: K-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Gr: K-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Stem Early High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Aycock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Carey Chapel Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-1516
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Zeb Vance Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Raleigh Road
Kittrell, NC 27544
(252) 438-8492
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
E O Young Jr Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6655 Broad Street
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6423
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Pinkston Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Dabney Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Lanning Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6918
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
L B Yancey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Hawkins Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
987 Carver Sch Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6955
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Vance Virtual Village Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10199 Nc 39 Hwy N
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6549
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
E M Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Garnett St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Vance County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
293 Warrenton Road
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Advance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Charles Street
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 elementary schools in Vance County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vance County, NC include Vance Charter School, Henderson Collegiate and Stem Early High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vance County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Vance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County?
Vance County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Vance County are often viewed compared to one another?

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