Summary:
The city of Siler City, North Carolina is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Chatham Charter and Chatham Early College consistently outperforming state and district averages, while others like Jordan Matthews High and Chatham Middle have lower proficiency rates.
Chatham Charter, a public charter school serving grades K-12, stands out with its exceptional performance, with 81.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 64.1%. Similarly, Chatham Early College, a public high school ranked among the top 8 in North Carolina, boasts a 100% proficiency rate in English II and Math III. In contrast, Jordan Matthews High and Chatham Middle have lower proficiency rates, suggesting opportunities for improvement.
The data also reveals a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 28.47% at Chatham Charter to 96.96% at Virginia Cross Elementary, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Additionally, the stark contrast in spending per student, from $2,517 at Chatham Early College to $98,377 at ONE Academy, suggests that high spending does not necessarily translate to better outcomes.
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