Anderson Creek Academy School District

4940 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Anderson Creek Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 305 students in Anderson Creek Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Anderson Creek Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
305 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Anderson Creek Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#38 out of 325 school districts
(Top 20%)
(21-22)
65-69%
51%
70-74%
50%
70-79%
63%
(2022-23)
24.3%
28.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.72
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
22%
% Black
12%
24%
% White
57%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,800 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,289 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$20,622 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$21,575 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,800
$13,318
Spending / Student
$11,289
$13,934

Best Anderson Creek Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4940 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson Creek Academy School District?
Anderson Creek Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 305 students.
What is the rank of Anderson Creek Academy School District?
Anderson Creek Academy School District is ranked #38 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson Creek Academy School District?
57% of Anderson Creek Academy School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson Creek Academy School District?
Anderson Creek Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Anderson Creek Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,289 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-05
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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