The Hawbridge School

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Saxapahaw, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 31/100 ranks The Hawbridge School #201 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,927 per pupil, The Hawbridge School ranks #286 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

585
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,927
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Hawbridge School operates 1 public schools serving 585 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 Alamance County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,927 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 26.7% local, 69.5% state, and 3.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 31/100, ranked #201 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 298.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.9% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is The Hawbridge School, enrolling 597 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

The Hawbridge School accounts for 100.0% of all The Hawbridge School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of The Hawbridge School a distant remainder — means The Hawbridge School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

The Hawbridge School student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within The Hawbridge School is typically wider than the The Hawbridge School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

The Hawbridge School chronic absenteeism rate is 21.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within The Hawbridge School is typically wider than the The Hawbridge School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.7%
Federal
69.5%
State
26.7%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
201 / 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 The Hawbridge School.

White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
298.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The Hawbridge School

School Enrollment
The Hawbridge School
Charter
597

How The Hawbridge School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Research Triangle High School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Davidson Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Emereau: Bladen Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Southern Wake Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Arts Based School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Hawbridge School?

The Hawbridge School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 585 students.

How much does The Hawbridge School spend per student?

The Hawbridge School spends $8,927 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #201 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of The Hawbridge School?

The Hawbridge School students are 76.9% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% African American, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Hawbridge School?

The Hawbridge School has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #201 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.