Pinckney Academy is an alternative Middle School and High School in Carthage, North Carolina. It is a part of the Moore County public schools system. Previously, the school was different from the other traditional schools in the county.
Serving 77 students in grades 6-12, The Community Learning Center Pinckney 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Community Learning Center Pinckney ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Community Learning Center Pinckney's student population of 77 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
200 acres
School Motto
All students will graduate with the skills, knowledge, character and education to become proud and successful citizens of the United States of America.
School Rankings
The Community Learning Center Pinckney 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 The Community Learning Center Pinckney is 0.67, 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
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
36%
24%
White
43%
42%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)40-59%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Community Learning Center Pinckney's ranking?
The Community Learning Center Pinckney is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are The Community Learning Center Pinckney often compared to?
The Community Learning Center Pinckneyis often viewed alongside schools like North Moore High School, Crain's Creek Middle 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Community Learning Center Pinckney?
The graduation rate of The Community Learning Center Pinckney is 40-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Community Learning Center Pinckney?
77 students attend The Community Learning Center Pinckney.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of The Community Learning Center Pinckney students are White, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Community Learning Center Pinckney?
The Community Learning Center Pinckney has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Community Learning Center Pinckney offer ?
The Community Learning Center Pinckney offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Community Learning Center Pinckney part of?
The Community Learning Center Pinckney is part of Moore County Schools.
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