Top Rankings
Lake Lure Classical Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 481 students in Lake Lure Classical Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Lake Lure Classical Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
2,732 Schools
# Students
481 Students
1,549,380 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
96,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Lure Classical Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)53%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.6%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
3%
24%
% White
82%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,170 is higher than the state median of $11,170. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,884 is higher than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,170
$11,170
Spending / Student
$11,884
$11,594
Best Lake Lure Classical Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1058 Island Creek Rd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Lure Classical Academy School District?
Lake Lure Classical Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 481 students.
What is the rank of Lake Lure Classical Academy School District?
Lake Lure Classical Academy School District is ranked #101 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Lure Classical Academy School District?
82% of Lake Lure Classical Academy School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Lure Classical Academy School District?
Lake Lure Classical Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Lake Lure Classical Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,884 is higher than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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