For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 70 students in 28450, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 28450, NC is Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28450 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28450, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28450, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
28450, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28450, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28450, NC include Thomas Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28450?
1 public charter schools are located in 28450.
What is the racial composition of students in 28450?
28450 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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