Thomas Academy School District

302 Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Thomas Academy 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 school year, there is 1 public school serving 70 students in Thomas Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Thomas Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), 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
70 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Thomas Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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 65-69% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#310 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
51%
20-29%
50%
≤20%
63%
65-69%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.71
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
24%
21%
% Black
30%
25%
% White
27%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,386 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,014 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,386
$11,187
Spending / Student
$19,014
$11,612

Best Thomas Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Thomas Academy School District?
Thomas Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 70 students.
What is the rank of Thomas Academy School District?
Thomas Academy School District is ranked #307 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas Academy School District?
30% of Thomas Academy School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thomas Academy School District?
Thomas Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Thomas Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,014 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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