Vance County Schools

District Overview
Located at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina, Vance County Schools serves as an active and vital educational hub for its surrounding rural fringe community. Operating as an open, traditional public school district, the system manages 16 operational schools that deliver comprehensive learning opportunities spanning from pre-kindergarten through grade 13, incorporating extended secondary and early college pathways. The district currently serves a student body of 5,205 learners, reflecting a rich cultural diversity with 3,380 Black students, 1,076 Hispanic students, 487 White students, and 212 students identifying with two or more races, alongside smaller Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander student populations.

To support academic achievement and holistic growth, Vance County Schools maintains a robust professional workforce, employing approximately 605 full-time equivalent teachers as part of an overall district staff exceeding 633 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated staffing infrastructure allows the district to maintain manageable class sizes and focused instructional care across all primary and secondary grade levels. For families establishing roots in the area or researchers evaluating regional educational metrics, Vance County Schools offers a well-staffed, community-centered public education system, with further administrative details and resources accessible through their main office or online at www.vcs.k12.nc.us.
16
Total Schools
5,205
Total Students
605.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vance County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White487
Hispanic1,076
Black3,380
Asian43
Two or More212
American Indian4
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    3,380 (64.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1,076 (20.7%)
  • White
    487 (9.4%)
  • Two or More
    212 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    43 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Vance County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle2
High4
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:16
Students:5,205*
Teachers (FTE):605.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in Vance County Schools
Found 16 Schools