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#1790 of 2,648 schools in NC
Dillard Academy
Elementary School · Dillard Academy · Goldsboro, NC
A charter elementary school in Goldsboro, NC where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1188, Goldsboro, NC 27533
- Math 28% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 43:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dillard Academy score 29% proficient, which is below 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dillard 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goldsboro), 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)
College educated
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Pathway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 303 | 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.
Dillard Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,708NCES 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.
Dillard Academy is listed in Dillard Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dillard Academy
Dillard Academy is a public elementary school in Goldsboro, NC, part of Dillard Academy, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 43:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,790 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dillard Academy
What grades does Dillard Academy serve?
Dillard Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dillard Academy?
Dillard Academy has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillard Academy is 43:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dillard Academy rank in NC?
Dillard Academy ranks #1,790 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Dillard Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dillard Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Dillard Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dillard Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dillard Academy a charter school?
Yes, Dillard Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dillard Academy a Title I school?
No, Dillard Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dillard Academy?
97.7% of students at Dillard 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (919) 581-0128
- Area population (ZIP 27533)
- 200
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 27533; 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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