Falls Lake Academy

1701 East Lyon Station Road
Creedmoor, NC 27522
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Top 30%
Serving 1,051 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Falls Lake Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,051 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Falls Lake Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Falls Lake Academy's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,051 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

Falls Lake Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls Lake Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#605 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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49%
42%
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68%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
11%
25%
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White
72%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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85-89%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falls Lake Academy's ranking?
Falls Lake Academy is ranked #605 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Falls Lake Academy often compared to?
Falls Lake Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Energy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls Lake Academy?
The graduation rate of Falls Lake Academy is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Falls Lake Academy?
1,051 students attend Falls Lake Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Falls Lake Academy students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls Lake Academy?
Falls Lake Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falls Lake Academy offer ?
Falls Lake Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Falls Lake Academy part of?
Falls Lake Academy is part of Falls Lake Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,051 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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