Serving 199 students in grades 6-12, Paul R. Brown Leadership 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy's student population of 199 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Paul R. Brown Leadership 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 Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2069 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
43%
24%
White
13%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy's ranking?
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is ranked #2069 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy?
199 students attend Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy?
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy offer ?
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy part of?
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy is part of Paul R Brown Leadership Academy School District.
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