Overview
Marjorie Williams Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Newland, North Carolina. The school enrolls 110 students. It is part of the Marjorie Williams Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictMarjorie Williams Academy
County37011
CityNewland
ZIP28657
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370007702427
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment110
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)