- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Henderson, NC
Vance County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vance County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370465001816
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vance County Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vance County Middle School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465001816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Vance County Middle School shrank from 797 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 370465001816 · Henderson, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 16.1:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
Vance County Middle School shrank from 797 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Vance County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vance County Middle School compares
Vance County Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.0%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 324 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Vance County Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | 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 Middle 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 middle schools in Henderson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vance County Middle School
How many students attend Vance County Middle School?
Vance County Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vance County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vance County Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vance County Middle School?
99.6% of students at Vance County Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vance County Middle School is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vance County Middle School?
Vance County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Vance County Middle School ranks #14 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 Middle School, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Dabney Elementary (385 students), and Aycock Elementary (376 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.