Greensboro Academy

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Greensboro, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 7/100 ranks Greensboro Academy #290 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,225 per pupil, Greensboro Academy ranks #275 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

766
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,225
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Greensboro Academy operates 1 public schools serving 766 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 Guilford County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,225 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is , and 100.0% federal, an unusually federal-heavy mix, typically a marker of concentrated Title I eligibility or a small district reliant on federal impact-aid programs. The district's equity score is 7/100, ranked #290 of 293 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.

and 11.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.9% White, 22.7% Asian, 17.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Greensboro Academy, enrolling 777 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Greensboro Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Greensboro Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Greensboro Academy a distant remainder — means Greensboro Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Greensboro Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 11.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

100.0%
Federal
-
State
-
Local

Funding Equity

7
Equity Score
290 / 293
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 Greensboro Academy.

White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 17.2%
Asian 22.7%
Multiracial 6.9%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

11.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Greensboro Academy

School Enrollment
Greensboro Academy
Charter
777

How Greensboro Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Endeavor Charter Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Peak Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
River Mill Academy Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Forsyth Academy Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Matthews Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

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

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

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Wake County Schools
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68,894 students · 126 schools · $13,036/pupil
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
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Cumberland County Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greensboro Academy?

Greensboro Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 766 students.

How much does Greensboro Academy spend per student?

Greensboro Academy spends $9,225 per student. The district has an equity score of 7/100, ranking #290 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Greensboro Academy?

Greensboro Academy students are 45.9% White, 22.7% Asian, 17.2% African American, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Greensboro Academy?

Greensboro Academy has an equity score of 7/100, ranking #290 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.