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Shining Rock Classical Academy
School · Shining Rock Classical Academy · Waynesville, NC
A charter school in Waynesville, NC where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2150 Russ Avenue, Waynesville, NC 28786
- Math 50% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shining Rock Classical Academy score 50% 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 9 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Shining Rock 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesville), 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
$56,047
Median home value
$266,800
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 129 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Shining Rock Classical Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,235NCES 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.
Shining Rock Classical Academy is listed in Shining Rock Classical Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shining Rock Classical Academy
Shining Rock Classical Academy is a public school in Waynesville, NC, part of Shining Rock Classical Academy, serving approximately 630 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,587 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shining Rock Classical Academy
What grades does Shining Rock Classical Academy serve?
Shining Rock Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Shining Rock Classical Academy?
Shining Rock Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shining Rock Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shining Rock Classical Academy 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 Shining Rock Classical Academy rank in NC?
Shining Rock Classical Academy ranks #1,587 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Shining Rock Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Shining Rock Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Shining Rock Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shining Rock Classical Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Shining Rock Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Shining Rock Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Shining Rock Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Shining Rock Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Haywood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (828) 476-5150
- Area population (ZIP 28786)
- 22,153
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 28786; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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