Serving 55 students in grades 6-12, Meadowbrook 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 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowbrook Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Meadowbrook Academy's student population of 55 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook Academy is 0.32, 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
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
82%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowbrook Academy's ranking?
Meadowbrook Academy is ranked #2579 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meadowbrook Academy?
The graduation rate of Meadowbrook Academy is 30-34%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Meadowbrook Academy?
55 students attend Meadowbrook Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Meadowbrook Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowbrook Academy?
Meadowbrook Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadowbrook Academy offer ?
Meadowbrook Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowbrook Academy part of?
Meadowbrook Academy is part of Stokes County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2014
My son is a freshman at West stokes High School. The school is awesome. My son plays football and is very happy. The staff and teachers at WSHS are great. My child is getting a quality education.
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