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Greensboro Academy

Public, Charter Grades K-8

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Greensboro Academy is a K-8 charter school in northwest Greensboro, NC, that serves 777 students and places in the 97th percentile statewide year after year. In 2025-2026 it ranked #43 out of 1,492 schools and earned a 5-star rating, with results never dipping below the 93rd percentile in any measured year. Its single-campus district (also named Greensboro Academy) ranks #7 of 246 districts in North Carolina. That puts the charter well ahead of Guilford County Schools, which feeds most nearby neighborhood schools and ranks #150 of 246 districts.

Academically, Greensboro Academy beats the state average in every grade and subject by at least 20 percentage points. Averaging across tested grades, about 89% of students are proficient in math and 86% in reading, compared with close to 61% and 56% statewide. These results extend beyond the general student population: African American students rank #6 among 903 schools statewide for subgroup achievement, and low-income students rank #19 out of 1,434. Attendance is a further plus, with chronic absenteeism at just 6.9% versus 24.2% statewide. One trade-off is class size — the school’s 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio is roughly 50 percent higher than most nearby elementary schools, which are typically between 14:1 and 16:1.

Among area schools, Sternberger Elementary is Greensboro Academy’s closest academic rival; in grades 3–5, math, reading, and science results are nearly identical, even though Sternberger serves a much higher share of low-income families. EP Pearce Elementary and Summerfield Elementary have similar income profiles to Greensboro Academy but trail in reading and science, while several nearby schools fall at or below the 77th percentile. Overall, families who want a strong, consistent K-8 option with excellent attendance will find Greensboro Academy hard to beat.

777

Students ?

24.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

27.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410

(336) 286-8404

District: Greensboro Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.9%

Asian:

22.7%

African American:

17.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (88% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of North Carolina elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school88%

North Carolina avg59%

Elementary school

43^rd of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 7% (2016) to top 3% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

14^th of 778

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 246Greensboro Academy among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	94.9	43 of 1492	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	95.5	49 of 1490	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	64 of 1505	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.0	37 of 1502	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.6	37 of 1514	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	94.6	61 of 1489	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	94.4	30 of 1473	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	95.6	22 of 1434	98.5%	★★★★★
2017	94.1	31 of 1429	97.8%	★★★★★
2016	89.3	99 of 1425	93.1%	★★★★★
2015	89.4	95 of 1440	93.4%	★★★★★
2014	86.0	155 of 1390	88.8%	★★★★☆
2013	88.3	125 of 1403	91.1%	★★★★★
2012	85.4	105 of 1388	92.4%	★★★★★
2011	81.4	182 of 1381	86.8%	★★★★☆
2010	83.3	142 of 1363	89.6%	★★★★☆
2009	84.8	130 of 1354	90.4%	★★★★★
2008	93.0	34 of 1324	97.4%	★★★★★
2007	88.8	41 of 1293	96.8%	★★★★★
2006	88.6	62 of 1276	95.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	97.1	6 of 903	99.3%	★★★★★
2025	97.0	8 of 918	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.7	29 of 924	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	7 of 933	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.3	22 of 927	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	29 of 896	96.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	47 of 134	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	82.1	9 of 131	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	72.8	29 of 130	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	24 of 114	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.7	8 of 107	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	78.0	14 of 95	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.2	11 of 106	89.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	94.6	38 of 1447	97.4%	★★★★★
2025	95.6	29 of 1451	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	52 of 1455	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	25 of 1459	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	21 of 1458	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	94.1	54 of 1440	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	94.7	19 of 1424	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	20 of 1405	98.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2018	91.0	31 of 851	96.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	96.4	19 of 1434	98.7%	★★★★★
2025	93.4	27 of 1437	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	85.2	96 of 1450	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	45 of 1437	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	29 of 1366	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	85.5	93 of 1329	93.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	92.9	52 of 1451	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	92.9	65 of 1450	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	77 of 1464	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	62 of 1461	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	61 of 1464	95.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.0	68 of 1444	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	65 of 1430	95.5%	★★★★★
2018	94.9	20 of 1413	98.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	111 of 1146	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	85.2	123 of 1172	89.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.4	78 of 1166	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	86.9	97 of 1183	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	88.2	71 of 1194	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	85.4	119 of 1172	89.8%	★★★★☆
2019	89.6	51 of 1183	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	87.7	78 of 1178	93.4%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	97.0	14 of 778	98.2%	★★★★★
2025	97.9	10 of 773	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	15 of 793	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	98.3	5 of 784	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.3	20 of 786	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.7	14 of 741	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	97.2	10 of 737	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.0	13 of 691	98.1%	★★★★★
2017	95.0	17 of 694	97.6%	★★★★★
2016	95.4	20 of 692	97.1%	★★★★★
2015	94.5	24 of 705	96.6%	★★★★★
2014	92.5	38 of 627	93.9%	★★★★★
2013	88.4	58 of 673	91.4%	★★★★★
2012	86.1	33 of 662	95.0%	★★★★★
2011	86.9	22 of 648	96.6%	★★★★★
2010	86.7	24 of 640	96.3%	★★★★★
2009	89.8	10 of 630	98.4%	★★★★★
2008	95.3	6 of 620	99.0%	★★★★★
2007	89.7	9 of 606	98.5%	★★★★★
2006	89.9	13 of 598	97.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	98.7	9 of 553	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	99.5	6 of 546	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	98.2	9 of 560	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	97.0	18 of 559	96.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	85.1	12 of 121	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	86.7	7 of 111	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	87.0	7 of 110	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	4 of 110	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	4 of 109	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	87.2	9 of 99	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	89.0	2 of 102	98.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	97.0	10 of 731	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	97.7	7 of 733	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	8 of 738	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	98.1	5 of 731	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	98.5	5 of 733	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	96.8	15 of 706	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	96.2	11 of 684	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	14 of 656	97.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	98.5	4 of 553	99.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	98.4	8 of 725	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	99.5	8 of 729	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.2	14 of 743	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	98.4	8 of 735	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.1	2 of 689	99.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	96.6	18 of 736	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	97.3	12 of 733	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.2	22 of 751	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	97.8	6 of 747	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	29 of 748	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	97.7	11 of 711	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	96.5	12 of 697	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	96.4	9 of 665	98.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	93.1	16 of 644	97.5%	★★★★★
2025	93.7	22 of 649	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	21 of 652	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	8 of 656	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	44 of 658	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	96.0	16 of 632	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	94.0	19 of 624	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	92.1	31 of 596	94.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

African American (2026)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Male (2026)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2018)96th percentile~ school

White (2026)90th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2026)65th percentile-32 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2023)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

African American (2026)98th percentile~ school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)98th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)90th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science94%+26 vs state

Mathematics89%+29 vs state

Reading86%+30 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

My 2 daughters are going to Greensboro Academy from past 4 years and i am happy to send them to this scool.Teachers are very good and they are well trained Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, April 15, 2012

Amazing school! My son goes there and has phenomenal results in his academic work. He is supported and encouraged every step of the way. He also thrives with the structure and moral focus. The teachers and principal there really care about the kids and it shows. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, March 31, 2012

This is the best school in Greensboro. I feel forever grateful that my children get the opportunity to attend such a great school. I am amazed on a daily basis at how my son is learning and the joy he gets from just going to school. The moral focus of this school can not be beat. That is something that is not taught but learned through the example and dedication of the awesome teachers. Close Quote

by a citizen
Monday, December 26, 2011

This school is certainly comparable to a private school, but because it's a charter school, students attend without paying a steep tution. No wonder there's a HUGE waiting list. So far, (our oldest is in the fourth grade) the learning climate has been excellent. Students are encouraged to learn to the best of their ability. Test scores underline that learning is a priority. Students are offered a variety of extra curricular ativities; teachers are involved and interested. We couldn't be happier. Just wish they'd add a high school! Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, November 17, 2011

If you want your child to conform at all costs, this is the school. No room for creativity and normal energy. Discipline tied to exercise in some cases. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Students have a dress code, which is great. However, teachers have a dress code but it is not enforced. Young teachers wearing tight, revealing clothes. Principal Swofford, is not a fair individual. According to Swofford, staff our allowed to wear what they want cause they are adults and have a degree. So if you want your child looking at a skimpy teacher instead of focusing on educational values, send them to Greensboro Academy. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 12, 2011

WONDERFUL school. I think they do a great job of teaching. My only wish is that they would expand to high school! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 1, 2009

We have enjoyed the free thinking environment that they allow our children. They hold our kids to a higher standard of learning and they consider not just the academic side of school but the moral side as well, which in my opinion is seriously lacking in most public schools. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)						EOG Reading (2026)						EOG Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greensboro Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4049 Battleground Ave	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Greensboro Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(336) 286-8404	777	32	24.2	27.2%	357 (45.9%)	134 (17.2%)	49 (6.3%)	176 (22.7%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (6.9%)	94.9	43^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	97.1%		95.5	49^th of 1490 public elementary schools	96.7%	6	86.9	82.6	90.6	90.5	93.1	≥ 95%	78.6	87.2	84.7	84.5	88.5	92.7	92.9	95.1
Jesse Wharton Elementary	Public	K-5	5813 Lake Brandt Road	Greensboro	27455	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 545-3700	521	37	14.2	99.4%	265 (50.9%)	143 (27.4%)	53 (10.2%)	21 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.9%)	85.7	170^th of 1492 public elementary schools	88.6%		83.5	195^th of 1490 public elementary schools	86.9%	25	76.7	83.3	85.5				66.7	77.5	68.7				84.3		$9,913	$557	$9,357
Claxton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3720 Pinetop Road	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 545-2010	579	38	15.2	99.5%	228 (39.4%)	201 (34.7%)	62 (10.7%)	34 (5.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.0%)	52	689^th of 1492 public elementary schools	53.8%		59.3	578^th of 1490 public elementary schools	61.2%	111	68.4	52.5	53.4				63.2	62.5	56.3				63.1		$9,502	$729	$8,772
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 New Garden Road	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 316-5870	698	48	14.4	99.6%	138 (19.8%)	375 (53.7%)	113 (16.2%)	29 (4.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.6%)	38.3	937^th of 1492 public elementary schools	37.2%		55	655^th of 1490 public elementary schools	56.0%	282	63.6	52.5	58.3				52.7	58.6	37.6				51.9		$9,379	$1,068	$8,312
EP Pearce Elementary	Public	K-5	2006 Pleasant Ridge Road	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 605-5480	653	41	15.7	27.3%	400 (61.3%)	82 (12.6%)	51 (7.8%)	69 (10.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.5%)	90.8	104^th of 1492 public elementary schools	93.0%		93.2	71^st of 1490 public elementary schools	95.2%	33	86.3	86.7	83.5				74.4	80.0	79.4				81.4		$8,417	$462	$7,954
Summerfield Elementary	Public	K-5	7501 Summerfield Road	Summerfield	27358	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 643-8444	584	37	15.9	27.4%	325 (55.7%)	74 (12.7%)	60 (10.3%)	87 (14.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.2%)	90.5	109^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.7%		92.6	78^th of 1490 public elementary schools	94.8%	31	85.9	80.4	84.0				80.8	71.0	80.9				90.4		$8,674	$457	$8,217
James Y Joyner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 Normandy Road	Greensboro	27408	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 545-2020	274	20	13.6	98.9%	60 (21.9%)	143 (52.2%)	36 (13.1%)	10 (3.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.4%)	25.5	1174^th of 1492 public elementary schools	21.3%		47.9	782^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	47.5%	392	36.2	56.3	63.6				34.0	50.0	28.9				53.3		$11,230	$1,051	$10,178
General Greene Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1501 Benjamin Parkway	Greensboro	27408	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 545-2015	423	30	14.0	99.3%	194 (45.9%)	141 (33.3%)	37 (8.7%)	13 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.5%)	73.9	342^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	77.1%		78.1	277^th of 1490 public elementary schools	81.4%	65	88.2	81.7	59.7				77.9	71.8	59.7				61.3		$9,037	$524	$8,513
Guilford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	920 Stage Coach Trail	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 316-5844	623	41	15.3	99.5%	90 (14.4%)	368 (59.1%)	115 (18.5%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.9%)	28	1136^th of 1492 public elementary schools	23.9%		14.3	1358^th of 1490 public elementary schools	8.9%	222	61.5	39.6	42.0				46.2	42.9	51.1				56.8		$10,035	$1,001	$9,034
Liberty Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1697 Westchester Dr	High Point	27262	Guilford County	Liberty Charter Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(336) 423-6614	0																		(n/a)	10.5	21.1	35.3	28.6	58.8	9.1	21.1	15.8	23.5	40.9	47.1	63.6	17.6	45.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Greensboro Academy

What is the racial makeup of Greensboro Academy?

Students at Greensboro Academy are 46% White, 23% Asian, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Greensboro Academy in?

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How many students attend Greensboro Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 777 students attended Greensboro Academy.

Is Greensboro Academy a good school?

Yes! Greensboro Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 43^rd of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools.

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