Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Youngsville Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youngsville Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Youngsville Academy's student population of 526 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Youngsville Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youngsville Academy is 0.45, 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
#1094 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youngsville Academy's ranking?
Youngsville Academy is ranked #1094 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Youngsville Academy often compared to?
Youngsville Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Long Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Youngsville Academy?
526 students attend Youngsville Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Youngsville Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youngsville Academy?
Youngsville Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Youngsville Academy offer ?
Youngsville Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Youngsville Academy part of?
Youngsville Academy is part of Youngsville Academy School District.
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