Is Bear Grass Charter School a good school?

Bear Grass Charter School ranks 242 nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bear Grass Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Bear Grass Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Bear Grass Charter School?

Students at Bear Grass Charter School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Bear Grass Charter School

Summary:

Bear Grass Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Williamston, North Carolina, with a student population of 433 and is part of the Bear Grass Charter School District, which is ranked 55 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bear Grass Charter School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students outperforming state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 75.3% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 54.3%. The school also has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top half of North Carolina high schools for most years, and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school performs well across different student subgroups, with male students and low socioeconomic status students ranking particularly high compared to their peers statewide.

However, Bear Grass Charter School's student population is significantly less diverse than the surrounding schools, with a predominantly white student body. This raises questions about the school's accessibility and inclusiveness for students of color. When compared to nearby schools, such as D.H. Conley High, Junius H. Rose High, and Washington High, Bear Grass Charter School stands out for its academic excellence, but also for its lack of racial diversity and lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

6344 E Bear Grass Rd
Williamston, NC 27982

(252) 789-1010

District: Bear Grass Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 433

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

3.7%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bear Grass Charter School ranks better than 69.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66. (See more...)

Compare Details Bear Grass Charter School ranks better than 62.2% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (3.7%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bear Grass Charter School is 14.3. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Bear Grass Charter School 242^nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Bear Grass Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Bear Grass Charter School 242^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Bear Grass Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Bear Grass Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Grass Charter School 55^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2014	63.33	203^rd	627	67.6%
2015	58.13	290^th	705	58.9%
2016	61.53	261^st	692	62.3%
2017	62.99	249^th	694	64.1%
2018	70.04	195^th	691	71.8%
2019	78.20	137^th	737	81.4%
2021	72.98	182^nd	741	75.4%
2022	77.38	157^th	786	80.0%
2023	60.20	291^st	784	62.9%
2024	66.00	242^nd	793	69.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	73.64	112^th	639	82.5%
2022	81.71	68^th	689	90.1%
2023	50.68	334^th	735	54.6%
2024	60.90	248^th	743	66.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	66.29	222^nd	656	66.2%
2019	75.23	149^th	684	78.2%
2021	73.56	162^nd	706	77.1%
2022	73.75	167^th	733	77.2%
2023	63.91	232^nd	731	68.3%
2024	65.09	233^rd	738	68.4%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.41	63^rd	475	86.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.22	172^nd	665	74.1%
2019	78.32	125^th	697	82.1%
2021	67.47	203^rd	711	71.4%
2022	73.88	166^th	748	77.8%
2023	51.76	334^th	747	55.3%
2024	63.50	244^th	751	67.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	46.46	336^th	596	43.6%
2019	60.92	239^th	624	61.7%
2021	55.36	256^th	632	59.5%
2022	59.27	247^th	658	62.5%
2023	38.64	415^th	656	36.7%
2024	45.58	358^th	652	45.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2014	22.84	330^th	451	26.8%
2015	43.32	240^th	531	54.8%
2016	47.32	181^st	507	64.3%
2017	51.59	175^th	476	63.2%
2018	54.78	182^nd	469	61.2%
2019	52.51	186^th	514	63.8%
2021	41.22	328^th	594	44.8%
2022	53.94	264^th	621	57.5%
2023	68.34	183^rd	626	70.8%
2024	58.83	242^nd	640	62.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.76	175^th	597	70.7%
2024	54.18	217^th	613	64.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.47	135^th	449	69.9%
2019	35.97	300^th	475	36.8%
2021	53.13	169^th	475	64.4%
2022	51.81	274^th	594	53.9%
2023	61.33	218^th	588	62.9%
2024	55.03	258^th	602	57.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	46.68	229^th	463	50.5%
2019	63.71	114^th	488	76.6%
2021	25.62	332^nd	481	31.0%
2022	54.89	238^th	585	59.3%
2023	72.03	161^st	602	73.3%
2024	60.48	221^st	607	63.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Bear Grass Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	33.47	303^rd	427	29.0%
2019	36.74	267^th	444	39.9%
2021	30.35	284^th	439	35.3%
2022	37.79	337^th	534	36.9%
2023	52.86	243^rd	537	54.7%
2024	42.52	327^th	553	40.9%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	244	5	0	6	0	0	255
2014	279	9	1	5	1	1	296
2015	311	8	1	9	0	2	331
2016	341	7	1	9	0	1	359
2017	378	5	1	14	0	1	399
2018	387	5	1	14	0	0	407
2019	392	8	1	14	0	1	416
2020	393	6	2	16	0	3	420
2021	387	7	3	16	0	8	421
2022	386	7	3	15	0	8	419
2023	389	14	3	16	0	11	433

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bear Grass Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	255	22.3	11.3	8.2
2014	296	20.7	14.2	8.4
2015	331	24.0	13.7	4.2
2016	359	22.0	16.3	10.3
2017	399	23.6	16.8	6.5
2018	407	23.8	17.0	10.6
2019	416	25.2	16.5	14.2
2020	420	28.0	15.0	n/a
2021	421	29.0	14.5	n/a
2022	419	27.4	15.2	n/a
2023	433	30.1	14.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bear Grass Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	255	22.3	11.3	8.2
2014	296	20.7	14.2	8.4
2015	331	24.0	13.7	4.2
2016	359	22.0	16.3	10.3
2017	399	23.6	16.8	6.5
2018	407	23.8	17.0	10.6
2019	416	25.2	16.5	14.2
2020	420	28.0	15.0	n/a
2021	421	29.0	14.5	n/a
2022	419	27.4	15.2	n/a
2023	433	30.1	14.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Grass Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 137^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 291^st of 784 Middle schools	18.5%
Ranks 186^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 183^rd of 626 High schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bear Grass Charter School)	75	62.3	12.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bear Grass Charter School)	68.3	47.5	20.8%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bear Grass Charter School)	95.6	63.3	32.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Bear Grass Charter School)	79.4	53.3	26.1%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bear Grass Charter School)	65	40	25%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Bear Grass Charter School)	63.3	50	13.3%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Bear Grass Charter School)	76.7	76.7
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%
End of Course Biology (Bear Grass Charter School)	59	73.6	14.6%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Bear Grass Charter School)	56.5	61.4	4.9%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Bear Grass Charter School)	37.1	61.4	24.3%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Bear Grass Charter School)	60.7	68.7	8%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	416	433	4.1%
African American	8	14	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	14	16	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	392	389	0.8%
Two or More Races	1	11	1000%

Schools Near Bear Grass Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bear Grass Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	6344 E Bear Grass Rd	Williamston	27982	Dare County	Bear Grass Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(252) 789-1010	433	30	14.3		389 (89.8%)	14 (3.2%)	16 (3.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	58.8	242^nd of 640 public high schools	62.2%		68.3	183^rd of 626 public high schools	70.8%	59	73.2	60.3	44.3	63.8	75.3	50.8	44.8	61.0	43.1	60.3	79.3
Riverside High	Public	9-12	1260 Godwin Ave	Williamston	27892	Martin County	Martin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 802-3095	447	29	15.3	99.3%	119 (26.6%)	266 (59.5%)	48 (10.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	21.2	507^th of 640 public high schools	20.8%		16.6	533^rd of 626 public high schools	14.9%	26	40.0	46.1	12.4	41.8								$11,806	$1,337	$10,469
South Creek High	Public	9-12	21077 NC Hwy 903	Robersonville	27871	Martin County	Martin County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 795-4081	236	19	12.2	98.7%	60 (25.4%)	136 (57.6%)	27 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	8.7	600^th of 640 public high schools	6.3%		3.9	607^th of 626 public high schools	3.0%	7	31.0	28.6	11.4	16.9								$13,978	$1,586	$12,392
NERSBA Early College	Public	9-12	1215 Saint Andrews St	Jamesville	27846	Martin County	NERSBA Early College	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 792-0241	123	8	16.0	97.6%	65 (52.8%)	28 (22.8%)	21 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.3%)	62.4	220^th of 640 public high schools	65.6%		63.8	202^nd of 626 public high schools	67.7%	18	47.8	75.0	75.0	56.3
North Pitt High	Public	9-12	5659 NC 11 North	Bethel	27812	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 825-0054	814	53	15.3	99.6%	134 (16.5%)	388 (47.7%)	249 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.3%)	28.1	466^th of 640 public high schools	27.2%		31.2	426^th of 626 public high schools	31.9%	40	45.3	34.7	38.0	42.2								$10,427	$1,238	$9,189
Washington High	Public	9-12	400 Slatestone Road	Washington	27889	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 946-0858	839	52	16.1	99.4%	310 (36.9%)	318 (37.9%)	160 (19.1%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.9%)	17.5	535^th of 640 public high schools	16.4%		15.9	537^th of 626 public high schools	14.2%	2	42.5	38.3	7.2	32.2								$10,213	$765	$9,447
Innovation Early College High	Public	9-12	East Carolina University	Greenville	27858	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 737-3860	211	12	18.1	47.4%	68 (32.2%)	63 (29.9%)	52 (24.6%)	14 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.6%)	95.9	12^th of 640 public high schools	98.1%		95.9	13^th of 626 public high schools	97.9%	1	100.0	100.0	85.0	96.3								$11,291	$335	$10,955
Beaufort County Early College High	Public	9-12	5337 Hwy 264 East	Washington	27889	Beaufort County	Beaufort County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 940-6227	282	8	35.2	47.2%	117 (41.5%)	50 (17.7%)	101 (35.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	95.5	24^th of 640 public high schools	96.3%		96.1	7^th of 626 public high schools	98.9%	17	93.2	96.7	91.2	97.8								$6,887	$372	$6,515
Junius H Rose High	Public	9-12	600 W Arlington Blvd	Greenville	27834	Pitt County	Pitt County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 321-3640	1,525	81	18.9	49.8%	517 (33.9%)	777 (51.0%)	116 (7.6%)	36 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.0%)	53.9	276^th of 640 public high schools	56.9%		53.8	265^th of 626 public high schools	57.7%	11	60.9	58.8	38.1	68.7								$8,977	$844	$8,133
Bertie Early College High	Public	9-12	717 US Hwy 13 North	Windsor	27983	Bertie County	Bertie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 794-2150	143	5	28.6	97.9%	27 (18.9%)	108 (75.5%)	6 (4.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	89.3	83^rd of 640 public high schools	87.0%		86.8	95^th of 626 public high schools	84.8%	12	76.7	86.1	94.1	92.9								$11,537	$1,528	$10,008

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