Thomas Academy School District
School District · Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,338
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,338
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
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Thomas Academy
Lake Waccamaw · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$21,338
+$8,226 vs North Carolina median
District size
70 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
Top-Rated Schools in Thomas Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Academy | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Thomas Academy
Thomas Academy is a Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 70 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1. The district invests $21,338 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Thomas Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas Academy, which has a composite score of 4.2/10.
In standardized testing, Thomas Academy students show an average math proficiency of 9.8% and ELA proficiency of 24.7%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Thomas Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Thomas Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Lake Waccamaw
- Total Enrollment
- 70
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thomas Academy?
Thomas Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Thomas Academy?
The average composite rating for Thomas Academy is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Thomas Academy?
Thomas Academy spends $21,338 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thomas Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Thomas Academy is 23.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Thomas Academy?
Thomas Academy is the highest-rated school in Thomas Academy with a composite score of 4.2/10.
What are the test scores in Thomas Academy?
Across schools in Thomas Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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