- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Henderson, NC
Vance County High School
Federal NCES profile for Vance County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370465001823
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vance County High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vance County High School has class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vance County High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465001823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Vance County High School grew from 958 students in 2022-23 to 1,046 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 370465001823 · Henderson, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,064 enr · 17.4:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County Middle School (755 students)
Vance County High School grew from 958 students in 2022-23 to 1,046 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Vance County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- Dabney Element 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- Clarke Element 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- E M Rollins El 322
E M Rollins Elementary
322 students
What this shows Vance County High School reports 1,064 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vance County High School compares
Vance County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 290 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Vance County High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vance County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E M Rollins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vance County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Henderson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,064 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vance County High School
How many students attend Vance County High School?
Vance County High School has 1,064 students enrolled. It is a high school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 1,046 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vance County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vance County High School is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vance County High School?
99.7% of students at Vance County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vance County High School?
The largest demographic group at Vance County High School is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vance County High School?
Vance County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vance County High School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Vance County High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides Vance County High School, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County Middle School (755 students), Dabney Elementary (385 students), and Aycock Elementary (376 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.