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Gate City Charter vs. Summit Creek Academy

Should you attend Gate City Charter or Summit Creek Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gate City Charter
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Summit Creek Academy
2126 Scott Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 729 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gate City Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 706 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Summit Creek Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-7
Total Students
729 students
706 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gate City Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Summit Creek Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gate City Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Summit Creek Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gate City Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Summit Creek Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gate City Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summit Creek Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Summit Creek Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1912 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1882 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gate City Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summit Creek Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gate City Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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43%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gate City Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gate City Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gate City Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Summit Creek Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
102
98
Grade 1 Students
89
97
Grade 2 Students
83
97
Grade 3 Students
84
85
Grade 4 Students
84
80
Grade 5 Students
68
85
Grade 6 Students
81
72
Grade 7 Students
68
92
Grade 8 Students
70
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gate City Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Summit Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Summit Creek Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gate City Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Summit Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Summit Creek Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gate City Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summit Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Summit Creek Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
66%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gate City Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summit Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Summit Creek Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gate City Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summit Creek Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Summit Creek Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gate City Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.52
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gate City Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summit Creek Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Summit Creek Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gate City Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summit Creek Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Summit Creek Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gate City Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gate City Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summit Creek Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Summit Creek Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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