Hallyburton Academy

205 South Main Street
Drexel, NC 28619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 70 students in grades 6-12, Hallyburton 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 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 50-59% (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

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

School Overview

Hallyburton Academy's student population of 70 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
70 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Hallyburton 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 Hallyburton Academy is 0.48, 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)
#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 Hallyburton Academy 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
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
9%
25%
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White
71%
45%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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50-59%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 Hallyburton Academy's ranking?
Hallyburton 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 Hallyburton Academy?
The graduation rate of Hallyburton Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hallyburton Academy?
70 students attend Hallyburton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hallyburton Academy students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hallyburton Academy?
Hallyburton Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hallyburton Academy offer ?
Hallyburton Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hallyburton Academy part of?
Hallyburton Academy is part of Burke County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   5/11/2020
This school was wonderful for my daughter. They are very caring and help the students. She loved it. Because the help love and support she will be graduating this year .
- Posted by Parent - Jennifer storie

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 50-59% (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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