Lake Lure Classical Academy School District

1058 Island Creek Rd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lake Lure Classical Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 442 students in Lake Lure Classical Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Lake Lure Classical Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,746 Schools
# Students
442 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Lake Lure Classical Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#102 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District 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 public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
20%
# Black Students
8 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
2%
25%
# White Students
372 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
84%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
33
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,244 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,932 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,244
$11,229
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,932
$11,655
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lake Lure Classical Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lake Lure Classical Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1058 Island Creek Rd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Grades: K-12
| 442 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Lure Classical Academy School District?
Lake Lure Classical Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Lake Lure Classical Academy School District?
Lake Lure Classical Academy School District is ranked #101 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Lure Classical Academy School District?
84% of Lake Lure Classical Academy School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Lure Classical Academy School District?
Lake Lure Classical Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Lake Lure Classical Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,932 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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