Main Street Academy

3683 Old Lexington Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
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Bottom 50%
Serving 37 students in grades 6-12, Main 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • : 11-19%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Main Street Academy's student population of 37 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
37 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Main 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 Main Street Academy is 0.52, 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)
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Main 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 Main 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.
≤10%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Main 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.
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Main Street Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
35%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Main Street Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
60%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Main Street Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Main 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Main Street Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Main Street Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Main Street Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
11-19%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Main Street Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Main 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 (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Main Street Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Main Street Academy's ranking?
Main Street Academy is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Main Street Academy often compared to?
Main Street Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kingswood School, The Downtown School 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Main Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Main Street Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Main Street Academy?
37 students attend Main Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Main Street Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street Academy?
Main Street Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Main Street Academy offer ?
Main Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Main Street Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • : 11-19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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