Overview
STEM Early High is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Henderson, North Carolina. The school enrolls 281 students. It is part of the Vance County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictVance County Schools
County37181
CityHenderson
ZIP27536
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370465003308
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment281
White15.7%
Hispanic / Latino31.0%
Black / African American47.7%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races2.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)