Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Next Generation 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 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Next Generation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Next Generation Academy's student population of 487 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 176% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Next Generation 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 Next Generation Academy is 0.30, 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
#2163 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
83%
24%
White
2%
42%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Next Generation Academy's ranking?
Next Generation Academy is ranked #2163 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?
30-34% 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 Next Generation Academy?
487 students attend Next Generation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Next Generation Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Next Generation Academy?
Next Generation Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Next Generation Academy offer ?
Next Generation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Next Generation Academy part of?
Next Generation Academy is part of Next Generation Academy School District.
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