Serving 18 students in grades 6-12, Scale School 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 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Scale School's student population of 18 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Scale School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
100%
25%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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 schools are Scale School often compared to?
Scale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Scale School?
18 students attend Scale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Scale School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scale School?
Scale School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scale School offer ?
Scale School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scale School part of?
Scale School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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