Excellent
#391 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 15% in state
Arapahoe Charter School
School · Arapahoe Charter School · Arapahoe, NC
A charter school in Arapahoe, NC where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9005 NC Hwy 306 S, Arapahoe, NC 28510
- Math 52% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arapahoe Charter School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arapahoe Charter School 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 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,210/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,917
Median home value
$261,300
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Arapahoe Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,975NCES 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.
Arapahoe Charter School is listed in Arapahoe Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arapahoe Charter School
Arapahoe Charter School is a public school in Arapahoe, NC, part of Arapahoe Charter School, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arapahoe Charter School
What grades does Arapahoe Charter School serve?
Arapahoe Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Arapahoe Charter School?
Arapahoe Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Charter School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arapahoe Charter School rank in NC?
Arapahoe Charter School ranks #391 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Arapahoe Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arapahoe Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Arapahoe Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arapahoe Charter School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arapahoe Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Arapahoe Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arapahoe Charter School a Title I school?
No, Arapahoe Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arapahoe Charter School?
87.6% of students at Arapahoe Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pamlico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (252) 249-2599
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28510)
- 1,452
- Area median age
- 57.8
Official sources & links
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 28510; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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