Very Good
#511 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 19% in state
Greensboro Academy
Elementary School · Greensboro Academy · Greensboro, NC
A charter elementary school in Greensboro, NC where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4049 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Math 90% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greensboro Academy score 88% proficient, which is above 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 10 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 Greensboro 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), 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)
Median income
$84,225
Median home value
$308,200
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
56.5%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | 2–12 | 0.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Brookhaven Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Greensboro Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Greensboro Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 731 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Greensboro Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,569NCES 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.
Greensboro Academy is listed in Greensboro Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greensboro Academy
Greensboro Academy is a public elementary school in Greensboro, NC, part of Greensboro Academy, serving approximately 768 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greensboro Academy
What grades does Greensboro Academy serve?
Greensboro Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Greensboro Academy?
Greensboro Academy has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensboro Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greensboro Academy is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greensboro Academy rank in NC?
Greensboro Academy ranks #511 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Greensboro Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Greensboro Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Greensboro Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greensboro Academy has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greensboro Academy a charter school?
Yes, Greensboro Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Greensboro Academy a Title I school?
No, Greensboro Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (336) 286-8404
- Area population (ZIP 27410)
- 54,317
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 27410; 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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