Enrollment
755
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vance County Middle School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vance County Middle School
Vance County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Henderson, North Carolina, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #365, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 431 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 755 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Henderson's middle schools, it stands alongside Stem Early High (281 students): Vance County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 21.6:1).
Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students) and Dabney Elementary (385 students) alongside Vance County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vance County Middle School compares
Vance County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,944
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vance County Schools, which includes Vance County Middle School.
$12,944
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 61.3%
Federal 23.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vance County Middle School a good school?
Vance County Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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