Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork 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 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork's student population of 295 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork 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 Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork 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
#2533 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10-14%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
36%
22%
Black
43%
24%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork's ranking?
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork is ranked #2533 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork?
295 students attend Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork offer ?
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork part of?
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork is part of Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork School District.
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