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#1322 of 2,648 schools in NC
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Brevard Academy
Elementary School · Brevard Academy · Pisgah Forest, NC
A charter elementary school in Pisgah Forest, NC where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1110 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
- Math 64% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brevard Academy score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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).
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Where Brevard 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average508/100K
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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
$72,567
Median home value
$299,500
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Anchor Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Brevard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 538 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brevard Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,015NCES 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.
Brevard Academy is listed in Brevard Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brevard Academy
Brevard Academy is a public elementary school in Pisgah Forest, NC, part of Brevard Academy, serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,322 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brevard Academy
What grades does Brevard Academy serve?
Brevard Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Brevard Academy?
Brevard Academy has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brevard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brevard Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brevard Academy rank in NC?
Brevard Academy ranks #1,322 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Brevard Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Brevard Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Brevard Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brevard Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brevard Academy a charter school?
Yes, Brevard Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brevard Academy a Title I school?
No, Brevard Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Transylvania County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (828) 885-2665
- Area population (ZIP 28768)
- 6,836
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 28768; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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