Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cooper 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 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooper Elementary serves the northwest part of Clayton, NC, covering an area of approximately 11.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cooper Academy's student population of 447 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Cooper 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 Cooper Academy is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1490 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
29%
22%
Black
36%
24%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Academy's ranking?
Cooper Academy is ranked #1490 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cooper Academy often compared to?
Cooper Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Neuse Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cooper Academy?
447 students attend Cooper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cooper Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooper Academy?
Cooper Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cooper Academy offer ?
Cooper Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooper Academy part of?
Cooper Academy is part of Johnston County School District.
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