Serving 77 students in grades 6-12, Performance Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Performance Learning Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Concord, NC, covering approximately 350.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 24.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Performance Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Performance Learning Center's student population of 77 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Performance Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Performance Learning Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1269 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
30%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Performance Learning Center's ranking?
Performance Learning Center is ranked #1269 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Performance Learning Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Performance Learning Center?
77 students attend Performance Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Performance Learning Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Performance Learning Center?
Performance Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Performance Learning Center offer ?
Performance Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Performance Learning Center part of?
Performance Learning Center is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
School Reviews
Review Performance Learning Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.
