Very Good
#958 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 36% in state
Lake Lure Classical Academy
School · Lake Lure Classical Academy · Lake Lure, NC
A charter school in Lake Lure, NC where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 6, Lake Lure, NC 28746
- Math 44% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Lure Classical Academy score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lake Lure Classical 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated793/100K
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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
$65,703
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Lake Lure Classical Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES 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.
Lake Lure Classical Academy is listed in Lake Lure Classical Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Lure Classical Academy
Lake Lure Classical Academy is a public school in Lake Lure, NC, part of Lake Lure Classical Academy, serving approximately 449 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Lure Classical Academy
What grades does Lake Lure Classical Academy serve?
Lake Lure Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Lure Classical Academy?
Lake Lure Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Lure Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Lure Classical Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Lure Classical Academy rank in NC?
Lake Lure Classical Academy ranks #958 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lake Lure Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Lure Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lake Lure Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Lure Classical Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Lake Lure Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lake Lure Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lake Lure Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Lake Lure Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (828) 625-9292
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28746)
- 2,734
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 60.5
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 28746; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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