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 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 116 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 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,752 Schools
# Students
116 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Thomas Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#287 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
20%
# Black Students
40 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
34%
25%
# White Students
46 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
40%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
-
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,698 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,474 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,698
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,474
$11,785
Best Thomas Academy School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thomas Academy School District?
Thomas Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 116 students.
What is the rank of Thomas Academy School District?
Thomas Academy School District is ranked #289 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
40% of Thomas Academy School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 17:1, 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 $11,474 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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