John W Dillard Academy

810 Cure Dr
Madison, NC 27025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W Dillard 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John W Dillard Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

John W Dillard Academy's student population of 284 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

John W Dillard 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 John W Dillard Academy is 0.53, 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)
#2034 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John W Dillard 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.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John W Dillard 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.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John W Dillard 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
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
15%
25%
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White
66%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of John W Dillard Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John W Dillard Academy 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 John W Dillard Academy's ranking?
John W Dillard Academy is ranked #2034 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John W Dillard Academy often compared to?
John W Dillard Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wentworth Elementary School, Leaksville-spray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend John W Dillard Academy?
284 students attend John W Dillard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John W Dillard Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W Dillard Academy?
John W Dillard Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John W Dillard Academy offer ?
John W Dillard Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John W Dillard Academy part of?
John W Dillard Academy is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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