Serving 112 students in grades 6-12, Advance Academy ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Advance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Advance Academy's student population of 112 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Advance Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Advance Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2602 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
83%
24%
White
5%
42%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)55-59%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advance Academy's ranking?
Advance Academy is ranked #2602 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Advance Academy often compared to?
Advance Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vance County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Advance Academy?
The graduation rate of Advance Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Advance Academy?
112 students attend Advance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Advance Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Advance Academy?
Advance Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Advance Academy offer ?
Advance Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Advance Academy part of?
Advance Academy is part of Vance County Schools.
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