Serving 649 students in grades 6-12, Bethany Community School 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bethany Community School's student population of 649 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bethany Community School 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 Bethany Community School is 0.42, 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
#1536 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
75%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethany Community School's ranking?
Bethany Community School is ranked #1536 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bethany Community School often compared to?
Bethany Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockingham County Middle School, Reidsville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethany Community School?
The graduation rate of Bethany Community School is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bethany Community School?
649 students attend Bethany Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bethany Community School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethany Community School?
Bethany Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethany Community School offer ?
Bethany Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bethany Community School part of?
Bethany Community School is part of Bethany Community School District.
School Reviews
1 5/21/2020
Some teacher is really rude to the student, and won't listen to them when they come to the teacher with a problem, but the teacher will judge then and look down on them and when you will ask help they will turn to another teacher and muck the student that ask for help or something but sometime the student that asked for help they will never receive any help.
5 3/16/2012
I currently have two children attending Bethany at this time.The oldest is in the 8th grade now, he started his middle school years at this school and I am very sad that he will have to leave at the end of this school year. Bethany has helped him in so many ways; once he started here in the 6th grade he has been able to discontinue medication that he supposadly needed to help him focus. The teachers and staff here always go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to the kids. They are quick to learn each childs strengths and weaknesses and work with them not against them. My second child here is in the 6th grade. He had an unforseen mishap early in the year(not at school)and everyone did everything in their power to help all of us through it. When he finally was able to return to school everyone made sure he was well taken care of,and when it was time for him to ride the bus again the principle went out of her way to ride the bus to his pick up spot just to make sure he could get on and off the bus ok. This truly is a wonderful school with extrodinary and exeptional people that really care and I will definately send the rest of my kids to Bethany when the time comes!KUDOS to all of you who make this school stand out above all the rest. And thank yall for caring so much about my kids and our family!
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