Bartram Academy

158 Union School Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
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Bottom 50%
Serving 107 students in grades 9-12, Bartram 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% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bartram Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Bartram Academy's student population of 107 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

Bartram 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 Bartram Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2468 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
51%
20-29%
50%
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
1%
25%
White
71%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
50-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bartram Academy's ranking?
Bartram Academy is ranked #2468 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartram Academy?
The graduation rate of Bartram Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bartram Academy?
107 students attend Bartram Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bartram Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bartram Academy?
Bartram Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bartram Academy offer ?
Bartram Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bartram Academy part of?
Bartram Academy is part of Macon County Schools School District.

School Reviews

4   11/3/2022
I graduated from Union in 2020. I had a good overall experience but with it being an alternative school, it was hard not to get wrapped up in trouble. I do feel more educationally stunted as opposed to my friends who went to regular schools. The teachers were great, they really cared about the students because of how small we were as a school. The community definitely looks at you differently if you go to union academy, they look down on you. that''s not the school's fault though, that''s just the area.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Abby

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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