Public schools in Henderson, NC
18 open public schools with an address in Henderson, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,197
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Henderson public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Henderson, NC: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,197 students, an average of 423 per school. The largest campus is Henderson Collegiate (1,334 students), and the largest elementary school is Dabney Elementary (385).
Vance County Schools operates the most schools here (15), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 98% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Henderson
Elementary schools in Henderson
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycock Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 376 | 16.5:1 | |
| Carver Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 134 | 14.5:1 | |
| Clarke Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 364 | 16.6:1 | |
| Dabney Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 385 | 16.8:1 | |
| E M Rollins Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 322 | 13.4:1 | |
| E O Young Jr Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 174 | 12.9:1 | |
| L B Yancey Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 186 | 15.4:1 | |
| New Hope Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 130 | 16.4:1 | |
| Pinkston Street Elementary Vance County Schools | PK–05 | 262 | 14.5:1 | |
| Sledge Institute Sledge Institute · Charter | KG–06 | — | — |
Middle schools in Henderson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEM Early High Vance County Schools | 06–08 | 281 | 16.7:1 | |
| Vance County Middle School Vance County Schools | 06–08 | 755 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Henderson
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdVance Academy Vance County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 112 | 15:1 | |
| Vance Co Early College Vance County Schools | 09–13 | 236 | 35.3:1 | |
| Vance County High School Vance County Schools | 09–12 | 1,064 | 22.9:1 | |
| Vance Virtual Village Academy Vance County Schools | 06–12 | 126 | 17.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Henderson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Collegiate Henderson Collegiate · Charter | KG–12 | 1,334 | 13.9:1 | |
| Vance Charter School Vance Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 956 | 14.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.1%
- Hispanic20.4%
- Black56.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Henderson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,197 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Henderson
How many public schools are in Henderson, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Henderson: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,197 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Henderson?
Schools with an address in Henderson belong to 4 education agencies, led by Vance County Schools (15 schools), Henderson Collegiate (1 school), Sledge Institute (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Henderson?
Vance County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Henderson, with 1,064 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Henderson?
Yes. 3 of the 18 public schools in Henderson are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Henderson Collegiate, Sledge Institute, Vance Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Henderson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Henderson public schools is 15.9:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Henderson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities