Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lenoir County Learning 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lenoir County Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lenoir County Learning Academy's student population of 61 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lenoir County Learning 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 Lenoir County Learning Academy is 0.54, 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
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
64%
25%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenoir County Learning Academy's ranking?
Lenoir County Learning Academy is ranked #2591 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lenoir County Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Lenoir County Learning Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lenoir County Learning Academy?
61 students attend Lenoir County Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lenoir County Learning Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenoir County Learning Academy?
Lenoir County Learning Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lenoir County Learning Academy offer ?
Lenoir County Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lenoir County Learning Academy part of?
Lenoir County Learning Academy is part of Lenoir County School District.
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