Nc School For The Deaf

517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
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Bottom 50%
Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nc School For The Deaf 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nc School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Nc School For The Deaf's student population of 61 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
61 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Nc School For The Deaf 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 Nc School For The Deaf is 0.70, 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)
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nc School For The Deaf, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nc School For The Deaf 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.
≤20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nc School For The Deaf 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nc School For The Deaf 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
3:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
26%
20%
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Black
20%
25%
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White
44%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Nc School For The Deaf and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
21-39%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Nc School For The Deaf 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
95%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nc School For The Deaf 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)
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nc School For The Deaf 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 Nc School For The Deaf's ranking?
Nc School For The Deaf is ranked #2508 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nc School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Nc School For The Deaf is 21-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Nc School For The Deaf?
61 students attend Nc School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Nc School For The Deaf students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nc School For The Deaf?
Nc School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nc School For The Deaf offer ?
Nc School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nc School For The Deaf part of?
Nc School For The Deaf is part of Deaf And Blind Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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