Serving 102 students in grades 6-12, Hallyburton Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hallyburton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hallyburton Academy's student population of 102 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Hallyburton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hallyburton Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
58%
43%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hallyburton Academy's ranking?
Hallyburton Academy is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hallyburton Academy?
The graduation rate of Hallyburton Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hallyburton Academy?
102 students attend Hallyburton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hallyburton Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hallyburton Academy?
Hallyburton Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hallyburton Academy offer ?
Hallyburton Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hallyburton Academy part of?
Hallyburton Academy is part of Burke County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2020
This school was wonderful for my daughter. They are very caring and help the students. She loved it. Because the help love and support she will be graduating this year .
Review Hallyburton Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
