Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Tillery Charter 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 ≤10% (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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tillery Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Tillery Charter Academy's student population of 231 students has grown by 156% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 240% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Tillery Charter 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 Tillery Charter Academy is 0.49, 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
#2532 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
11%
24%
White
70%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tillery Charter Academy's ranking?
Tillery Charter Academy is ranked #2532 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% 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).
How many students attend Tillery Charter Academy?
231 students attend Tillery Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tillery Charter Academy students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tillery Charter Academy?
Tillery Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tillery Charter Academy offer ?
Tillery Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tillery Charter Academy part of?
Tillery Charter Academy is part of Tillery Charter Academy School District.
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