John W Dillard Academy

810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W Dillard Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

John W Dillard Academy's student population of 327 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

John W Dillard Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W Dillard Academy is 0.51, 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
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State Level (NC)
#1543 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
42%
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35-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
16%
25%
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White
68%
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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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 John W Dillard Academy's ranking?
John W Dillard Academy is ranked #1543 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John W Dillard Academy often compared to?
John W Dillard Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Leaksville-spray Elementary School, Wentworth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend John W Dillard Academy?
327 students attend John W Dillard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John W Dillard Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W Dillard Academy?
John W Dillard Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does John W Dillard Academy offer ?
John W Dillard Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John W Dillard Academy part of?
John W Dillard Academy is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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