Top 10 Best North Carolina Alternative Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 77 alternative public schools serving 5,939 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative public schools in North Carolina are Dare Learning Academy, Phoenix High School and Sage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best North Carolina Alternative Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Dare Learning Academy
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 Russell Twiford Road
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 449-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
Math: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Grades: 8-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sage Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Bridges School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 Vashti Dr
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Central Davie Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Martin Luther King Jr. Roa
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5712
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 East Rose Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Connections Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1280 Buck Jones Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 694-8910
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Henderson High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Howard Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Grades: 5-8
| 9 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3507 Dearborn Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #5 - 155. - 15.
Stanly Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Austin Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1616.
Blue Ridge High School
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
76 Old Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1717.
Carolina Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8529 NC 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
Rank: #1818.
Career Readiness At Mosley Plc
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3702 Princess Place Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 251-6161
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Rank: #1919.
The Coast
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 Old Ocean Highway
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 754-9593
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #2020.
Partnership Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50%
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1006 East Storey Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Davidson County High School
Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2061 E Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Davidson River School
Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
970 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #2323.
Score Academy
Alternative School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5651 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8560
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
B C Educational Tech Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Bragg Street Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Bragg Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2686
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Central Haywood High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3215 Broad Street
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-9944
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Shaw Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #2929.
Montgomery Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Main
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #3030.
Stoner-thomas School
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 County School Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 248-5421
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #3131.
Union Academy
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
158 Union School Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-1277
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Community High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Henderson County Career Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Rank: #3434.
Central Wake High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #3535.
Ramsey Street High School
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative public schools in North Carolina include Dare Learning Academy, Phoenix High School and Sage Academy.
How many alternative public schools are located in North Carolina?
77 alternative public schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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