Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork

3125 Williston Rd
Walkertown, NC 27051
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Bottom 50%
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork 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 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork's student population of 261 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork 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 Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork is 0.67, 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)
#2533 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
51%
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20-24%
50%
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20-29%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
37%
20%
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Black
42%
25%
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White
15%
44%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork's ranking?
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork is ranked #2533 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork?
261 students attend Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork?
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork offer ?
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork part of?
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork is part of Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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