Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cordova School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
29%
25%
White
52%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cordova School?
The graduation rate of Cordova School is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cordova School?
98 students attend Cordova School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cordova School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cordova School?
Cordova School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cordova School offer ?
Cordova School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cordova School part of?
Cordova School is part of Richmond County Schools School District.
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