STEM Early High vs Vance Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
STEM Early High
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
Vance Charter School
Henderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
956 students
| Measure | STEM Early High Henderson, North Carolina | Vance Charter School Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #101 of 469 | – |
| National rank | #7092 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 281 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vance Charter School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •STEM Early High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Vance Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.6).
- •Vance Charter School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 281.
- •STEM Early High is a public school while Vance Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 STEM Early High better than Vance Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are STEM Early High and Vance Charter School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
STEM Early High: 281. Vance Charter School: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do STEM Early High and Vance Charter School rank in North Carolina?
STEM Early High is 101st of 469 and Vance Charter School is unranked among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).