Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southeastern Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeastern Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Southeastern Academy's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southeastern Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeastern Academy is 0.50, 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
#112 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
22%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
6%
25%
White
67%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeastern Academy's ranking?
Southeastern Academy is ranked #112 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southeastern Academy?
218 students attend Southeastern Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southeastern Academy students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeastern Academy?
Southeastern Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeastern Academy offer ?
Southeastern Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Southeastern Academy part of?
Southeastern Academy is part of Southeastern Academy School District.
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