Top Rankings
Shining Rock 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 616 students in Shining Rock Classical Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Shining Rock Classical Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
616 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shining Rock 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.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.72
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
2%
24%
% White
85%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,255 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 $9,159 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,622 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$21,575 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,255
$13,318
Spending / Student
$9,159
$13,934
Best Shining Rock Classical Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shining Rock Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2150 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150
Gr: K-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shining Rock Classical Academy School District?
Shining Rock Classical Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Shining Rock Classical Academy School District?
Shining Rock Classical Academy School District is ranked #143 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shining Rock Classical Academy School District?
85% of Shining Rock Classical Academy School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shining Rock Classical Academy School District?
Shining Rock Classical Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Shining Rock Classical Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,159 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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