Top Rankings
Excelsior Classical Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,029 students in Excelsior Classical Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Excelsior Classical Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,760 Schools
# Students
1,029 Students
1,546,300 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
100,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Excelsior Classical Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
25%
21%
% Black
20%
25%
% White
43%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,192. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,274 is less than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,685
$11,192
Spending / Student
$9,274
$11,617
Best Excelsior Classical Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Gr: K-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Excelsior Classical Academy School District?
Excelsior Classical Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,029 students.
What is the rank of Excelsior Classical Academy School District?
Excelsior Classical Academy School District is ranked #147 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Excelsior Classical Academy School District?
43% of Excelsior Classical Academy School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Excelsior Classical Academy School District?
Excelsior Classical Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Excelsior Classical Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,274 is less than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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