Central Carolina Academy

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Sanford, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 2/100 ranks Central Carolina Academy #297 of 297 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $7,757 per pupil, Central Carolina Academy ranks #322 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

272
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,757
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Carolina Academy operates 1 public schools serving 272 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lee County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,757 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 33 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The district's equity score is 2/100, ranked #297 of 297 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 70.3% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Central Carolina Academy, enrolling 536 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Central Carolina Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Central Carolina Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Central Carolina Academy a distant remainder — means Central Carolina Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Funding Equity

2
Equity Score
297 / 297
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Central Carolina Academy.

White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 4.9%
Multiracial 9.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Central Carolina Academy

School Enrollment
Central Carolina Academy
Charter
536

How Central Carolina Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Dillard Academy Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Old Main Stream Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Willow Oak Montessori Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Anderson Creek Academy Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Central Carolina Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Wake County Schools
159,778 students · 197 schools · $11,691/pupil
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
144,197 students · 180 schools · $12,198/pupil
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Guilford County Schools
68,894 students · 126 schools · $12,897/pupil
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Cumberland County Schools
49,661 students · 86 schools · $12,118/pupil
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by per-pupil expenditure, not the same-state lists above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Carolina Academy?

Central Carolina Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 272 students.

How much does Central Carolina Academy spend per student?

Central Carolina Academy spends $7,757 per student. The district has an equity score of 2/100, ranking #297 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Central Carolina Academy?

Central Carolina Academy students are 70.3% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Carolina Academy?

Central Carolina Academy has an equity score of 2/100, ranking #297 out of 297 districts in North Carolina.