For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 62 students in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Lake Waccamaw, NC is Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Waccamaw, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lake Waccamaw have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206-b Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC include Thomas Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lake Waccamaw?
1 public charter schools are located in Lake Waccamaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Waccamaw?
Lake Waccamaw public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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