Serving 40 students in grades 6-12, Bragg Street 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bragg Street Academy's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bragg Street Academy 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 Bragg Street Academy is 0.65, 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
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-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 Bragg Street Academy's ranking?
Bragg Street Academy is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bragg Street Academy often compared to?
Bragg Street Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd L Knight Children Center 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bragg Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Bragg Street Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Bragg Street Academy?
40 students attend Bragg Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bragg Street Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bragg Street Academy?
Bragg Street Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bragg Street Academy offer ?
Bragg Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bragg Street Academy part of?
Bragg Street Academy is part of Lee County Schools.
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