Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Eastern Nc School For The Deaf 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf's student population of 42 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower to dream. Motivate to achieve.
School Rankings
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf 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 Eastern Nc School For The Deaf is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
48%
25%
White
24%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
68%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Nc School For The Deaf's ranking?
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf is ranked #2508 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern Nc School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Eastern Nc School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Eastern Nc School For The Deaf?
42 students attend Eastern Nc School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Eastern Nc School For The Deaf students are Black, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Nc School For The Deaf?
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Nc School For The Deaf offer ?
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Nc School For The Deaf part of?
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf is part of Deaf And Blind Schools School District.
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