Top Rankings
Cardinal Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 584 students in Cardinal Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Cardinal Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,734 Schools
# Students
584 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
45:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cardinal Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
34%
24%
% White
26%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,579 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,351 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,579
$11,168
Spending / Student
$15,351
$11,592
Best Cardinal Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Gr: K-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cardinal Charter School District?
Cardinal Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 584 students.
What is the rank of Cardinal Charter School District?
Cardinal Charter School District is ranked #88 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cardinal Charter School District?
34% of Cardinal Charter School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cardinal Charter School District?
Cardinal Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 45:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Cardinal Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,351 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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