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#1888 of 2,648 schools in NC
College Prep and Leadership Academy
School · The College Preparatory and Leadership a · Jamestown, NC
A The College Preparatory and Leadership a charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
5700 Riverdale Drive, Jamestown, NC 27282
- Math 50% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at College Prep and Leadership Academy score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where College Prep and Leadership 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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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
$86,270
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$1,374/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
The College Preparatory and Leadership a
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,038NCES 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.
College Prep and Leadership Academy is listed in The College Preparatory and Leadership A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About College Prep and Leadership Academy
College Prep and Leadership Academy is a public school in Jamestown, NC, part of The College Preparatory and Leadership a, serving approximately 868 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 48.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,888 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about College Prep and Leadership Academy
What grades does College Prep and Leadership Academy serve?
College Prep and Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend College Prep and Leadership Academy?
College Prep and Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 868 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Prep and Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at College Prep and Leadership Academy is 48.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does College Prep and Leadership Academy rank in NC?
College Prep and Leadership Academy ranks #1,888 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is College Prep and Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
College Prep and Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 College Prep and Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, College Prep and Leadership Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is College Prep and Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, College Prep and Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is College Prep and Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, College Prep and Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Prep and Leadership Academy?
98.6% of students at College Prep and Leadership 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 868
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 48.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (336) 884-0131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 27282)
- 14,729
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 27282; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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