Academy At Smith

2225 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Academy At Smith ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy At Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Academy At Smith's student population of 223 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
223 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Academy At Smith 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 Academy At Smith is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1329 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Academy At Smith, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Academy At Smith and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Academy At Smith and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Academy At Smith and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Academy At Smith and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Academy At Smith and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Academy At Smith and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Academy At Smith and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
49%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Academy At Smith and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Academy At Smith and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Academy At Smith.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Academy At Smith and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Academy At Smith and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Academy At Smith and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Academy At Smith and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy At Smith's ranking?
Academy At Smith is ranked #1329 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Academy At Smith often compared to?
Academy At Smithis often viewed alongside schools like Ben L. Smith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy At Smith?
The graduation rate of Academy At Smith is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Academy At Smith?
223 students attend Academy At Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Academy At Smith students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy At Smith?
Academy At Smith has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy At Smith offer ?
Academy At Smith offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy At Smith part of?
Academy At Smith is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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