Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rising Leaders 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rising Leaders Academy's student population of 282 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Rising Leaders Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Leaders Academy is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2299 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
30%
22%
Black
38%
24%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.9%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Leaders Academy's ranking?
Rising Leaders Academy is ranked #2299 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rising Leaders Academy?
282 students attend Rising Leaders Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Rising Leaders Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Leaders Academy?
Rising Leaders Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rising Leaders Academy offer ?
Rising Leaders Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rising Leaders Academy part of?
Rising Leaders Academy is part of Rising Leaders Academy School District.
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