Serving 654 students in grades 9-12, Southern Vance High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
57%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)81%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Vance High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Vance High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Vance High School?
654 students attend Southern Vance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southern Vance High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Vance High School?
Southern Vance High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Vance High School offer ?
Southern Vance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Vance High School part of?
Southern Vance High School is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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