Thomas Academy
- Address
- 206-B Rube MCCRAY Circle, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
Open in Maps → - Phone
- (910) 646-2237
- Grades served
- 6-12
- NCES school ID
- 370034903299
Location and nearby schools
10 nearestLoading the map…
- East Columbus Junior-Senior High1.7 mi
- Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary3.2 mi
- Edgewood Elementary9.9 mi
- Whiteville High10.4 mi
- Central Middle10.6 mi
- North Whiteville Academy10.6 mi
- Whiteville Primary10.8 mi
- Old Dock Elementary11.5 mi
- East Arcadia Elementary12.5 mi
- Clarkton School of Discovery14.0 mi
How Thomas Academy compares
Performance score since 2014
Score up 23 points since 2014 (26 → 49). Met or exceeded expected growth in 2 of 4 years. No grades were issued for 2020 or 2021.
| Year | Score | Grade | Growth | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49 | D | Met | 41.8 |
| 2017 | 35 | F | Not Met | 28 |
| 2016 | 46 | D | Not Met | 40 |
| 2015 | 33 | F | Met | 23 |
| 2014 | 26 | F | -- | 26 |
Rankings and trends are calculated by Back To School NC from NC DPI report card results; NC DPI publishes each school's own figures but not its standing among peers. See Thomas Academy for district totals.
Student Demographics
Gender Distribution
Total Students: 62Student counts for Thomas Academy, 2024-2025, from the NCES Common Core of Data. Percentages are of 62 students and may not total 100% because of rounding.
Students
Student Population
Students Counted: 91Student indicators for Thomas Academy, 2024-2025, from the North Carolina School Report Cards. Attendance is out of the 91 students DPI counted. A student is chronically absent after missing 10% or more of the days enrolled; the other measures overlap it and each other.
Teachers
Licensing & Certification
Total Teachers: 1 FTETeacher figures for Thomas Academy, 2024-2025, from the North Carolina School Report Cards. Counts are full-time equivalents, not headcount. Licensing and certification percentages are each out of 1 FTE.
NC School Report Card
2024-2025Student performance by subject
| Subject | Grade-level proficient | Career & college ready |
|---|---|---|
| Science (grades 5 & 8) | 33.3% | 8.3% |
| Reading (grades 3–8) | 25.9% | 5% |
| NC Math 1 | 5% | 5% |
| Mathematics (grades 3–8) | 5% | 5% |
Grade-level proficient is levels 3–5; career and college ready is the higher bar of levels 4–5.
Achievement levels
| Subject | Not Proficient | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Math 1 | 95% | -- | -- | -- |
| Mathematics (grades 3–8) | 95% | -- | -- | -- |
| Reading (grades 3–8) | 74.1% | 22.2% | -- | -- |
| Science (grades 5 & 8) | 66.7% | 25% | 8.3% | -- |
Academic growth
| Measure | Status | Growth index | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Does Not Meet Expected Growth | -3.84 | 60.8 |
| Reading | Does Not Meet Expected Growth | -3.84 | -- |
Teachers
Reported as full-time-equivalent staff, so figures carry decimals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total teachers | 1 |
| Experienced teachers | 1 (100%) |
| Beginning teachers | 0 (0%) |
| Holding a standard license | 1 (100%) |
| Emergency or provisional licenses | 0 (0%) |
Students
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Chronically absent (26 of 91) | 28.6% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84.1% |
School environment
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Devices per student | 0.42 |
| Library books per student | 57.14 |
| Students have device access | No |
| Devices may go home | No |
| Wireless access points per classroom | 1 |
Federal & state designations
| Designation | Applies |
|---|---|
| Low-performing school | No |
| Recurring low-performing | No |
| CSI — low performing | No |
| CSI — low graduation rate | No |
| TSI — at risk | No |
| TSI — consistently underperforming | No |
CSI is Comprehensive Support and Improvement; TSI is Targeted Support and Improvement, both federal ESSA categories.
Download this report card
Thomas Academy's 2024-2025 report card as an interactive PDF — bookmarked sections, donut and bar charts for performance, attendance and achievement levels, and the NC DPI and NCES sources cited with working links.
Enrollment and staffing come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), U.S. Department of Education for 2024-2025; performance, attendance and economic-need figures are the state's NC School Report Card for the same year. Contact the school to confirm current details.