Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville

The Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville district contains just one school, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, a K-8 charter school in Whiteville, NC, serving 842 students. Because there is only one school in this district, there are no other schools to compare it to; instead, the most useful insights come from looking at how the school performs by grade level and subject area over time.

Overall, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville has one clear strength: reading in the middle grades. In 2025-26, 8th grade reading proficiency reached 64.7%, which was nearly 9 points above the state average, while 7th grade reading also outperformed the state in the prior year. However, math and science are major concerns. In 2025-26, math proficiency was far below state averages in every grade, with the largest gap in 6th grade (26.9% vs. 59.2% statewide). Science is also weak, especially in 5th grade, where the proficiency rate was 39.5% compared to 67.7% statewide. The school’s overall rank reflects these challenges: it ranked in the 14th percentile in 2025-26 and has earned a 1-star rating in recent years. About 90% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, and chronic absenteeism is 25.4%, slightly above the state rate of 24.2%.

An especially worrying finding is that math scores dropped sharply from 2024-25 to 2025-26, with 7th grade math falling from 51.3% to 30.4% proficiency, even while state averages stayed steady. This suggests a possible math instruction or curriculum issue that deserves attention. Science is also a hidden weakness, likely compounded by gaps in reading and math. Additionally, the school reports a student-teacher ratio of 44.6 to 1, which is extremely high and may be a data error, but if accurate, it means very large class sizes. For parents, the bottom line is that Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville has a notable strength in upper-grade reading, but faces persistent and serious challenges in math and science. Prioritizing math instruction, reducing chronic absenteeism, and building on reading gains would be logical steps forward for this high-poverty school.