Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Academy At Smith ranks in the bottom 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy at Smith's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Greensboro, NC, covering approximately 657.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy At Smith's student population of 246 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy At Smith ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy At Smith is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1329 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy At Smith's ranking?
Academy At Smith is ranked #1329 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Academy At Smith often compared to?
Academy At Smithis often viewed alongside schools like Ben L. Smith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy At Smith?
The graduation rate of Academy At Smith is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Academy At Smith?
246 students attend Academy At Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Academy At Smith students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy At Smith?
Academy At Smith has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy At Smith offer ?
Academy At Smith offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy At Smith part of?
Academy At Smith is part of Guilford County Schools.
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