Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nantahala School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nantahala School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nantahala School's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nantahala School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nantahala School is 0.29, 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
#928 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nantahala School's ranking?
Nantahala School is ranked #928 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Nantahala School often compared to?
Nantahala Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nantahala School?
The graduation rate of Nantahala School is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Nantahala School?
85 students attend Nantahala School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Nantahala School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nantahala School?
Nantahala School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nantahala School offer ?
Nantahala School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nantahala School part of?
Nantahala School is part of Macon County Schools School District.
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