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Marjorie Williams Academy

North Carolina · Public School District
1
Schools
80
Students
$34,774
Per-Pupil Spend
+142% nat'l
90.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+38pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marjorie Williams Academy is a public school district in North Carolina serving 80 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $34,774 is above average for a US public school district. 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marjorie Williams AcademyCharterKG–1280
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,774+142% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
13%
State
31.0%
Local (property tax)
12.7%
Federal
56.3%

Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (13%), with notable federal support (56%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
80
Students
90%
Free Lunch
$35K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $34,774 per pupil — 142% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
56% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marjorie Williams Academy?
Marjorie Williams Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 80 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marjorie Williams Academy?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marjorie Williams Academy spend per student?
Marjorie Williams Academy spends $34,774 per pupil — 142% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marjorie Williams Academy?
90% of students in Marjorie Williams Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marjorie Williams Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Marjorie Williams Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Marjorie Williams Academy serve?
Marjorie Williams Academy serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marjorie Williams Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marjorie Williams Academy is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.