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#1015 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 38% in state
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
School · Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy · Mooresboro, NC
A charter school in Mooresboro, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
2527 US 221A Hwy, Mooresboro, NC 28114
- Math 79% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy score 76% 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 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 Thomas Jefferson 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$60,439
Median home value
$132,400
Median rent
$707/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28114; 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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Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,605NCES 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.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is listed in Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is a public school in Mooresboro, NC, part of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, serving approximately 1,428 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy serve?
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy rank in NC?
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy ranks #1,015 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rutherford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (828) 657-9998
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28114)
- 7,568
- Area average commute
- 26.7 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 28114; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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