Bragg Street Academy

504 Bragg Street
Sanford, NC 27330
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Bottom 50%
Serving 46 students in grades 6-12, Bragg Street 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bragg Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Bragg Street Academy's student population of 46 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
46 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Bragg Street 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 Bragg Street Academy 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)
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bragg Street Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bragg Street Academy 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.
11-19%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bragg Street Academy 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.
≤20%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bragg Street Academy 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
5:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bragg Street Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bragg Street Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bragg Street Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bragg Street Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bragg Street Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bragg Street Academy.
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 Bragg Street Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
35-39%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bragg Street Academy 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
93%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bragg Street Academy 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 (19-20)
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bragg Street Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bragg Street Academy's ranking?
Bragg Street Academy is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bragg Street Academy often compared to?
Bragg Street Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd L Knight Children Center by visitors of our site.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bragg Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Bragg Street Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bragg Street Academy?
46 students attend Bragg Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bragg Street Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bragg Street Academy?
Bragg Street Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bragg Street Academy offer ?
Bragg Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bragg Street Academy part of?
Bragg Street Academy is part of Lee County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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