For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 70 students in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Lake Waccamaw, NC is Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Waccamaw, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lake Waccamaw have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC include Thomas Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lake Waccamaw?
1 public charter schools are located in Lake Waccamaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Waccamaw?
Lake Waccamaw public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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