Top Rankings
Cardinal Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 720 students in Cardinal Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Cardinal Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,764 Schools
# Students
720 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cardinal Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
30%
25%
% White
29%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,636 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,451 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,636
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,451
$11,612
Best Cardinal Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cardinal Charter School District?
Cardinal Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 720 students.
What is the rank of Cardinal Charter School District?
Cardinal Charter School District is ranked #88 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cardinal Charter School District?
30% of Cardinal Charter School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cardinal Charter School District?
Cardinal Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Cardinal Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,451 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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