Top Rankings
Fernleaf Community Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 666 students in Fernleaf Community Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
51±¬ÁÏ in Fernleaf Community Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,761 Schools
# Students
666 Students
1,546,447 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
100,041 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fernleaf Community Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
1%
25%
% White
87%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,191. The school district revenue/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,264 is less than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,943
$11,191
Spending / Student
$5,264
$11,616
Best Fernleaf Community Charter School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernleaf
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Howard Gap Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Gr: K-10 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fernleaf Community Charter School District?
Fernleaf Community Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 666 students.
What is the rank of Fernleaf Community Charter School District?
Fernleaf Community Charter School District is ranked #152 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fernleaf Community Charter School District?
87% of Fernleaf Community Charter School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fernleaf Community Charter School District?
Fernleaf Community Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Fernleaf Community Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,264 is less than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
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