Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lenoir County Learning 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lenoir County Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lenoir County Learning Academy's student population of 67 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lenoir County Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenoir County Learning Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
61%
25%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenoir County Learning Academy's ranking?
Lenoir County Learning Academy is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 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 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lenoir County Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Lenoir County Learning Academy is 30-34%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lenoir County Learning Academy?
67 students attend Lenoir County Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lenoir County Learning Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenoir County Learning Academy?
Lenoir County Learning Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lenoir County Learning Academy offer ?
Lenoir County Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lenoir County Learning Academy part of?
Lenoir County Learning Academy is part of Lenoir County Public Schools School District.
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