Paul R Brown Leadership Academy

Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. This school is part of the Paul R Brown Leadership Academy district, which is ranked 168 out of 242 districts in the state and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, from 614 out of 626 high schools in 2022-2023 to 431 out of 640 in 2023-2024 and 373 out of 641 in 2024-2025, the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 87.7% for the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school's math and reading proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions in 8th grade math and Math I.

Serving a high-need population, with nearly 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy faces unique challenges. While the school has some bright spots in its academic performance, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas like reading and English II proficiency. Further analysis of the school's trends and comparisons to similar schools or districts could provide additional insights to support the school's continued growth and development.