Woods Charter School is a charter school in Chatham County, North Carolina. Founded in 1998, Woods Charter School is a North Carolina public charter school, serving approximately 500 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. In August 2008 Woods Charter School moved to a new location.
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Woods Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woods Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Woods Charter's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Green, Silver
School Rankings
Woods Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woods Charter is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
5%
25%
White
71%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woods Charter's ranking?
Woods Charter is ranked #164 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woods Charter?
The graduation rate of Woods Charter is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Woods Charter?
512 students attend Woods Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Woods Charter students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woods Charter?
Woods Charter has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woods Charter offer ?
Woods Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woods Charter part of?
Woods Charter is part of Woods Charter School District.
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