Summary:
The city of Bear Creek, North Carolina is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school (Bonlee School) and 2 high schools (Chatham Central High and Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy). These schools serve a diverse student population across grades K-12, with varying academic performance and socioeconomic factors.
Bonlee School, the lone elementary school, stands out with relatively strong performance on state assessments, particularly in science, despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Chatham Central High has generally lower proficiency rates on end-of-course exams compared to the Chatham County Schools and North Carolina averages. The Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy, a smaller high school, demonstrates impressive performance on certain assessments, particularly in science, and serves a more diverse student population.
Across the schools, factors such as diversity, socioeconomic status, and per-student spending appear to play a role in academic outcomes. While the data suggests areas of strength and opportunity, all three schools have relatively low statewide rankings, indicating a need for continued improvement to better support student achievement in the Bear Creek area.
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