Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Score 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 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 44% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Score Academy's student population of 581 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Score 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 Score Academy is 0.72, which is more 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
#2473 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
30%
21%
Black
35%
25%
White
27%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)44%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Score Academy's ranking?
Score Academy is ranked #2473 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Score Academy?
The graduation rate of Score Academy is 44%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Score Academy?
581 students attend Score Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Score Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Score Academy?
Score Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Score Academy offer ?
Score Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Score Academy part of?
Score Academy is part of Wake County Schools.
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