Southern Academy serves 94 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
76%
25%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southern Academy?
94 students attend Southern Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Southern Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Academy?
Southern Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Academy offer ?
Southern Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southern Academy part of?
Southern Academy is part of Wayne County Public Schools School District.
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