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Thomas Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 62 students in Thomas Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Thomas Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (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
62 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thomas Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#310 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)65-69%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.72
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
23%
22%
% Black
27%
24%
% White
26%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,887 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,468 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,887
$11,168
Spending / Student
$21,468
$11,592
Best Thomas Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thomas Academy School District?
Thomas Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 62 students.
What is the rank of Thomas Academy School District?
Thomas Academy School District is ranked #305 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas Academy School District?
27% of Thomas Academy School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thomas Academy School District?
Thomas Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Thomas Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,468 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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