Nc School For The Deaf

517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
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Bottom 50%
Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nc School For The Deaf 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 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nc School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Nc School For The Deaf's student population of 62 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
62 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Nc School For The Deaf 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 Nc School For The Deaf is 0.74, which is more 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)
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
42%
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≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nc School For The Deaf and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
18%
25%
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White
42%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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21-39%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
18%
7%
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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 Nc School For The Deaf's ranking?
Nc School For The Deaf 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 Nc School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Nc School For The Deaf is 21-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Nc School For The Deaf?
62 students attend Nc School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nc School For The Deaf students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nc School For The Deaf?
Nc School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nc School For The Deaf offer ?
Nc School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nc School For The Deaf part of?
Nc School For The Deaf is part of Deaf And Blind Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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