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Achievement Charter Academy
Elementary School · Achievement Charter Academy · Fuquay-varina, NC
A charter elementary school in Fuquay-varina, NC where students score 46 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 Buttonwood Ct., Fuquay-varina, NC 27526
- Math 29% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Achievement Charter Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Achievement Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fuquay-varina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,055
Median home value
$372,300
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Northwest Harnett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| North Harnett PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–2 | 3.8 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Carolina Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 823 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Achievement Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Achievement Charter Academy is listed in Achievement Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Achievement Charter Academy
Achievement Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Fuquay-varina, NC, part of Achievement Charter Academy, serving approximately 202 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,072 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Achievement Charter Academy
What grades does Achievement Charter Academy serve?
Achievement Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Achievement Charter Academy?
Achievement Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement Charter Academy is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Achievement Charter Academy rank in NC?
Achievement Charter Academy ranks #2,072 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Achievement Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Achievement Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Achievement Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Achievement Charter Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Achievement Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Achievement Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Achievement Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Achievement Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (919) 552-5446
- Area population (ZIP 27526)
- 59,306
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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