Excellent
#138 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 5% in state
Woods Charter
School · Woods Charter School · Chapel Hill, NC
A charter school in Chapel Hill, NC where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
160 Woodland Grove Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
- Math 87% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Woods Charter score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Woods 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chapel Hill), 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
$100,788
Median home value
$508,400
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
72.4%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Woods Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,522NCES 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.
Woods Charter is listed in Woods Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woods Charter
Woods Charter is a public school in Chapel Hill, NC, part of Woods Charter School, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woods Charter
What grades does Woods Charter serve?
Woods Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Woods Charter?
Woods Charter has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woods Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Woods Charter is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woods Charter rank in NC?
Woods Charter ranks #138 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Woods Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Woods Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Woods Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woods Charter has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woods Charter a charter school?
Yes, Woods Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Woods Charter a Title I school?
No, Woods Charter is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (919) 960-8353
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 27516)
- 46,372
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 27516; 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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