STEM Early High vs Vance County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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 County Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | STEM Early High Henderson, North Carolina | Vance County Middle School Henderson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 469 | #450 of 469 |
| National rank | #7092 of 15,369 | #15036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 12% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Early High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 10.7).
- •STEM Early High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 12%).
- •STEM Early High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 22%).
- •STEM Early High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Vance County Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.6).
- •Vance County Middle School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 281.
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 County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Early High ranks higher (52.5 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 STEM Early High and Vance County Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
STEM Early High: 281. Vance County Middle School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do STEM Early High and Vance County Middle School rank in North Carolina?
STEM Early High is 101st of 469 and Vance County Middle School is 450th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).