Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Druid Hills 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 6-9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Druid Hills Academy serves the northern part of Charlotte, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Druid Hills Academy's student population of 288 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Motto
Excellence without Exception
School Rankings
Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills Academy is 0.55, 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
#2603 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
60%
24%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Druid Hills Academy's ranking?
Druid Hills Academy is ranked #2603 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Druid Hills Academy?
288 students attend Druid Hills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Druid Hills Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Druid Hills Academy?
Druid Hills Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Druid Hills Academy offer ?
Druid Hills Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Druid Hills Academy part of?
Druid Hills Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Druid Hills Academy located?
Druid Hills Academy is located in the Druid Hills North neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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