Is Southeastern Academy a good school?

Yes. Southeastern Academy ranks in the top 7.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Southeastern Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Southeastern Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Southeastern Academy?

Students at Southeastern Academy are 67% White, 22% American Indian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Southeastern Academy

Summary:

Southeastern Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 218 students in grades K-8 in Lumberton, North Carolina. The school has a diverse student population, with the majority being White (66.51%) and a significant Native American population (21.56%). Southeastern Academy is part of the Bladen County Schools district, which is ranked 13th out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southeastern Academy consistently outperforms the state and nearby district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in both mathematics and reading across all grade levels. For example, 91.7% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 50.4%. The school's female students and White students consistently rank among the top in the state, with the school ranking 95th and 125th, respectively, out of over 1,400 elementary schools in North Carolina for these subgroups in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, in the 2018-2019 school year, Southeastern Academy ranked 7th out of 1,361 North Carolina elementary schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students.

Southeastern Academy's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, is noteworthy and suggests the school is effectively meeting the needs of its diverse student population. The school's racial diversity, with a significant Native American representation, is not reflected in the nearby district schools, such as Bladenboro Primary, Dublin Primary, and the various Public Schools of Robeson County elementary schools, which have much lower percentages of Native American students. Southeastern Academy's strong academic results, particularly with underserved student populations, and its diverse student body make it a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

12251 NC HWY 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358

(910) 738-7828

District: Southeastern Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

American Indian:

21.6%

African American:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southeastern Academy ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.27. (See more...)

Compare Details Southeastern Academy ranks better than 96.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), American Indian (21.6%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeastern Academy is 15.5. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Southeastern Academy 111^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Southeastern Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southeastern Academy 31^st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Southeastern Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southeastern Academy 13^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2015	80.24	237^th	1440	83.5%
2016	79.20	243^rd	1425	82.9%
2017	89.07	95^th	1429	93.4%
2018	89.67	96^th	1434	93.3%
2019	91.43	78^th	1473	94.7%
2021	88.52	145^th	1489	90.3%
2022	86.79	150^th	1514	90.1%
2023	86.78	145^th	1502	90.3%
2024	90.27	111^th	1505	92.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.32	7^th	1361	99.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	79.03	240^th	1405	82.9%
2019	85.46	132^nd	1424	90.7%
2021	88.33	121^st	1440	91.6%
2022	90.70	89^th	1458	93.9%
2023	90.41	90^th	1459	93.8%
2024	90.04	95^th	1455	93.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	87.67	126^th	1413	91.1%
2019	93.18	46^th	1430	96.8%
2021	80.41	228^th	1444	84.2%
2022	77.82	265^th	1464	81.9%
2023	72.90	330^th	1461	77.4%
2024	88.49	120^th	1464	91.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	77.34	233^rd	1178	80.2%
2019	89.08	62^nd	1183	94.8%
2021	82.68	154^th	1172	86.9%
2022	81.74	167^th	1194	86.0%
2023	73.46	270^th	1183	77.2%
2024	84.58	125^th	1166	89.3%

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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 middle school students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2015	90.17	48^th	705	93.2%
2016	93.30	28^th	692	96.0%
2017	89.68	43^rd	694	93.8%
2018	95.90	14^th	691	98.0%
2019	94.47	22^nd	737	97.0%
2021	98.72	9^th	741	98.8%
2022	98.60	6^th	786	99.2%
2023	92.56	47^th	784	94.0%
2024	94.94	31^st	793	96.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.58	9^th	639	98.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	94.49	18^th	656	97.3%
2019	85.87	64^th	684	90.6%
2021	97.81	11^th	706	98.4%
2022	96.23	13^th	733	98.2%
2023	97.73	6^th	731	99.2%
2024	95.87	22^nd	738	97.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	92.22	32^nd	665	95.2%
2019	99.12	1^st	697	99.9%
2021	99.36	4^th	711	99.4%
2022	98.04	9^th	748	98.8%
2023	68.79	206^th	747	72.4%
2024	92.67	42^nd	751	94.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Southeastern Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	89.77	47^th	596	92.1%
2019	88.70	51^st	624	91.8%
2021	96.15	15^th	632	97.6%
2022	94.62	20^th	658	97.0%
2023	89.19	50^th	656	92.4%
2024	88.31	64^th	652	90.2%

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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	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	149	16	5	5	28	0	5	208
2015	148	20	5	4	25	0	6	208
2016	144	23	6	4	28	0	6	211
2017	152	21	5	4	24	0	4	210
2018	157	22	4	4	27	1	3	218
2019	141	23	4	4	34	1	11	218
2020	147	19	4	2	36	1	9	218
2021	142	12	6	3	39	1	10	213
2022	144	14	4	3	47	1	5	218
2023	145	14	2	2	47	1	7	218

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 Southeastern Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	208	16.0	13.0	n/a
2015	208	15.0	13.8	11.5
2016	211	15.0	14.0	14.2
2017	210	14.7	14.2	11.4
2018	218	16.1	13.5	12.4
2019	218	15.1	14.3	40.8
2020	218	16.0	13.6	n/a
2021	213	16.1	13.1	n/a
2022	218	16.7	12.9	n/a
2023	218	14.0	15.5	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 Southeastern Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	208	16.0	13.0	n/a
2015	208	15.0	13.8	11.5
2016	211	15.0	14.0	14.2
2017	210	14.7	14.2	11.4
2018	218	16.1	13.5	12.4
2019	218	15.1	14.3	40.8
2020	218	16.0	13.6	n/a
2021	213	16.1	13.1	n/a
2022	218	16.7	12.9	n/a
2023	218	14.0	15.5	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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeastern Academy

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 78^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 145^th of 1502 Elementary schools	4.4%
Ranks 22^nd of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 47^th of 784 Middle schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southeastern Academy)	79.2	96	16.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Southeastern Academy)	75	80	5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southeastern Academy)	73.9	84	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Southeastern Academy)	91.3	80	11.3%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southeastern Academy)	92	76.9	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Southeastern Academy)	84	76.9	7.1%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southeastern Academy)	88.5	62.5	26%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Southeastern Academy)	80.8	62.5	18.3%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southeastern Academy)	88.5	92.6	4.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Southeastern Academy)	88.5	99.9	11.4%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Reading (Southeastern Academy)	83.3	95.8	12.5%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	218
African American	23	14	39.1%
American Indian	34	47	38.2%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	141	145	2.8%
Two or More Races	11	7	36.4%

Schools Near Southeastern Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southeastern Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12251 NC HWY 41 North	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Southeastern Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(910) 738-7828	218	14	15.5		145 (66.5%)	14 (6.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	47 (21.6%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	90.3	111^th of 1505 public elementary schools	92.6%		86.8	145^th of 1502 public elementary schools	90.3%	34	80.0	79.2	87.5	80.0	91.7	96.1	68.0	87.5	75.0	64.0	79.2	96.2	83.3	100.0
East Robeson Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	4840 7th Street Road	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 671-6055	546	34	15.9	99.5%	122 (22.3%)	130 (23.8%)	98 (17.9%)	3 (0.5%)	139 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.9%)								(n/a)	86.1						78.2								$11,728	$1,810	$9,918
Rowland Norment Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	701 Godwin Ave	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 671-6030	446	30	15.0	99.3%	38 (8.5%)	202 (45.3%)	111 (24.9%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (15.2%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.2%)								(n/a)	61.4						34.1								$10,950	$1,615	$9,335
Tar Heel School	Public	PK, KG-8	14888 Hwy 87 West	Tar Heel	28392	Bladen County	Bladen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 862-2475	287	16	18.3	99.0%	67 (23.3%)	71 (24.7%)	129 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	28.1	1136^th of 1505 public elementary schools	24.5%					(n/a)	44.4	54.5	44.1	51.3	38.1	14.8	33.3	36.4	35.3	19.2	28.6	29.6	61.8	60.5	$9,148	$1,514	$7,634
L Gilbert Carroll	Public	4-5	300 Bailey Rd	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 671-6098	464	27	17.4	98.1%	47 (10.1%)	208 (44.8%)	94 (20.3%)	15 (3.2%)	61 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.4%)	7.5	1455^th of 1505 public elementary schools	3.3%		14.5	1341^st of 1502 public elementary schools	10.7%	114		21.7	36.0					29.0	22.6				31.9		$9,314	$1,452	$7,862
Tanglewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	400 West 29th Street	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 671-6035	357	24	15.0	99.2%	106 (29.7%)	83 (23.2%)	40 (11.2%)	19 (5.3%)	62 (17.4%)	2 (0.6%)	45 (12.6%)								(n/a)	62.0						40.3								$9,832	$1,483	$8,349
Magnolia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10928 US 301 North	Lumberton	28360	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 671-6070	781	50	15.7	99.6%	43 (5.5%)	49 (6.3%)	309 (39.6%)	2 (0.3%)	342 (43.8%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (4.4%)	36.4	985^th of 1505 public elementary schools	34.6%		40.5	923^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	38.5%	62	66.7	45.3	35.4	52.6	37.9	54.9	40.9	42.2	39.2	38.5	37.2	44.1	63.3	86.0	$9,903	$1,678	$8,225
Dublin Primary	Public	PK, KG-5	7048 Albert Street	Dublin	28332	Bladen County	Bladen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 862-2202	227	14	15.9	98.7%	85 (37.4%)	58 (25.6%)	69 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.1%)	32.9	1050^th of 1505 public elementary schools	30.2%		37.8	960^th of 1502 public elementary schools	36.1%	90	46.5	40.5	60.0				39.5	35.1	48.6				57.1		$11,628	$1,747	$9,882
W H Knuckles	Public	PK, KG-3	1520 Martin L King Dr	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 671-6020	408	21	19.6	99.3%	21 (5.1%)	229 (56.1%)	89 (21.8%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)								(n/a)	35.7						25.0								$13,001	$2,268	$10,733
Long Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10218 NC 72 East	Lumberton	28358	Robeson County	Public Schools of Robeson County	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 739-3864	442	25	17.5	99.3%	117 (26.5%)	139 (31.4%)	27 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (17.4%)	21.3	1260^th of 1505 public elementary schools	16.3%		23.7	1197^th of 1502 public elementary schools	20.3%	63	52.4	51.6					22.9	20.3							$10,849	$1,890	$8,958

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