Top Rankings
Socrates Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 947 students in Socrates Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
51±¬ÁÏ in Socrates Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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
947 Students
1,546,447 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
100,041 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Socrates Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#33 out of 325 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
21%
% Black
14%
25%
% White
50%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,191. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,954 is less than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,467
$11,191
Spending / Student
$6,954
$11,616
Best Socrates Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Gr: K-11 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Socrates Academy School District?
Socrates Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 947 students.
What is the rank of Socrates Academy School District?
Socrates Academy School District is ranked #33 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Socrates Academy School District?
50% of Socrates Academy School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Socrates Academy School District?
Socrates Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Socrates Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,954 is less than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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