Excellent
#231 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 9% in state
Southeastern Academy
Elementary School · Southeastern Academy · Lumberton, NC
A charter elementary school in Lumberton, NC where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12251 NC HWY 41 North, Lumberton, NC 28358
- Math 86% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeastern Academy score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 21 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 80% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Southeastern 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High11,641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lumberton), 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
$46,756
Median home value
$106,200
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28358; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Robeson PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | 3.4 mi | 519 | 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.
Southeastern Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,394NCES 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.
Southeastern Academy is listed in Southeastern Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeastern Academy
Southeastern Academy is a public elementary school in Lumberton, NC, part of Southeastern Academy, serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeastern Academy
What grades does Southeastern Academy serve?
Southeastern Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southeastern Academy?
Southeastern Academy has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Academy is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeastern Academy rank in NC?
Southeastern Academy ranks #231 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southeastern Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeastern Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Southeastern Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeastern Academy has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Southeastern Academy a charter school?
Yes, Southeastern Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southeastern Academy a Title I school?
No, Southeastern Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Robeson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (910) 738-7828
- Area population (ZIP 28358)
- 33,745
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 28358; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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