Serving 59 students in grades 6-12, Ashley Chapel Educational Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leak Street's attendance zone encompasses the entire Rockingham, NC school district, covering approximately 479.7 square miles. The zone typically requires a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 22.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashley Chapel Educational Center's student population of 59 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashley Chapel Educational Center 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 Ashley Chapel Educational Center is 0.61, 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
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
58%
24%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)65-69%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
33.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Chapel Educational Center's ranking?
Ashley Chapel Educational Center is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ashley Chapel Educational Center often compared to?
Ashley Chapel Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashley Chapel Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Ashley Chapel Educational Center is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ashley Chapel Educational Center?
59 students attend Ashley Chapel Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ashley Chapel Educational Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashley Chapel Educational Center?
Ashley Chapel Educational Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashley Chapel Educational Center offer ?
Ashley Chapel Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashley Chapel Educational Center part of?
Ashley Chapel Educational Center is part of Richmond County Schools.
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