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Central Carolina Academy
School · Central Carolina Academy · Sanford, NC
A charter school in Sanford, NC where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2753, Sanford, NC 27330
Academics
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2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where Central Carolina 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average358/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$60,726
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lee MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Bragg Street AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Lee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Floyd L Knight Children CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 115 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Carolina Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- District spending per student
- $7,757NCES 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.
Central Carolina Academy is listed in Central Carolina Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Carolina Academy
Central Carolina Academy is a public school in Sanford, NC, part of Central Carolina Academy, serving approximately 450 students in grades 6th-11th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Carolina Academy
What grades does Central Carolina Academy serve?
Central Carolina Academy serves students in grades 6th through 11th.
How many students attend Central Carolina Academy?
Central Carolina Academy has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Carolina Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Carolina Academy is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Central Carolina Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Carolina Academy has 80% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Central Carolina Academy a charter school?
Yes, Central Carolina Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Carolina Academy a Title I school?
No, Central Carolina Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Carolina Academy?
34.9% of students at Central Carolina Academy 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
- 6th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 34.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (984) 977-9455
- Area population (ZIP 27330)
- 41,473
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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.
- 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.
- 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 27330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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