Excellent
#276 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 10% in state
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Elementary School · Pocosin Innovative Charter · Creswell, NC
A charter elementary school in Creswell, NC where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 265, Creswell, NC 27928
- Math 55% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pocosin Innovative Charter score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pocosin Innovative Charter 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,231
Median home value
$183,900
Median rent
$594/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 93 | 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.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,987NCES 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.
Pocosin Innovative Charter is listed in Pocosin Innovative Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocosin Innovative Charter
Pocosin Innovative Charter is a public elementary school in Creswell, NC, part of Pocosin Innovative Charter, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocosin Innovative Charter
What grades does Pocosin Innovative Charter serve?
Pocosin Innovative Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pocosin Innovative Charter?
Pocosin Innovative Charter has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocosin Innovative Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocosin Innovative Charter is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocosin Innovative Charter rank in NC?
Pocosin Innovative Charter ranks #276 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pocosin Innovative Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocosin Innovative Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Pocosin Innovative Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocosin Innovative Charter has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Pocosin Innovative Charter a charter school?
Yes, Pocosin Innovative Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pocosin Innovative Charter a Title I school?
No, Pocosin Innovative Charter is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (252) 797-0230
- Area population (ZIP 27928)
- 1,720
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 27928; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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