Serving 228 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy At Smith's student population of 228 students has grown by 23% 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
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1329 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
35%
21%
Black
52%
25%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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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?
228 students attend Academy At Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Academy At Smith students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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