Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Yadkin Success 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yadkin Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yadkin Success Academy's student population of 50 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yadkin Success 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 Yadkin Success Academy is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yadkin Success Academy's ranking?
Yadkin Success Academy is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yadkin Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Yadkin Success Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Yadkin Success Academy?
50 students attend Yadkin Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Yadkin Success Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yadkin Success Academy?
Yadkin Success Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yadkin Success Academy offer ?
Yadkin Success Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Yadkin Success Academy part of?
Yadkin Success Academy is part of Yadkin County Schools School District.
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