Carver Elementary vs Vance County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
134 students
Vance County Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Henderson, North Carolina | Vance County Middle School Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #839 of 1,457 | #450 of 469 |
| National rank | #39685 of 50,301 | #15036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 134 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 10.7).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
- •Vance County Middle School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 134.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carver Elementary better than Vance County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Elementary ranks higher (28.2 vs 10.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carver Elementary and Vance County Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 134. Vance County Middle School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Vance County Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Carver Elementary is 839th of 1,457 and Vance County Middle School is 450th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).