Serving 851 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oxford Preparatory ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxford Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oxford Preparatory's student population of 851 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Preparatory ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Preparatory is 0.43, 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
#256 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
12%
25%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Preparatory's ranking?
Oxford Preparatory is ranked #256 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oxford Preparatory often compared to?
Oxford Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Falls Lake Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxford Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Oxford Preparatory is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Oxford Preparatory?
851 students attend Oxford Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Oxford Preparatory students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Preparatory?
Oxford Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oxford Preparatory offer ?
Oxford Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Oxford Preparatory part of?
Oxford Preparatory is part of Oxford Preparatory School District.
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