Thomas Academy

Located along 206-B Rube McCray Circle in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, Thomas Academy operates as an active, independent public charter school district dedicated to middle and high school students in grades 6 through 12. Situated within a distant rural setting, this single-facility district offers a close-knit academic environment designed to support a compact student body of 62 learners. As an open public institution operating as its own local educational agency, the academy delivers focused secondary instruction tailored to young adolescents preparing for post-secondary transitions and career pathways.

The academy's enrollment reflects a diverse student body, comprising 42 female and 20 male students spanning Black, White, Hispanic, multiracial, and American Indian backgrounds. To support these learners, Thomas Academy maintains a robust staffing model relative to its size, boasting approximately 15.4 full-time equivalent staff members, which includes just over 14 full-time equivalent teachers alongside dedicated support personnel. This exceptional staff-to-student ratio allows the district to foster individualized learning experiences, small class sizes, and strong mentorship across all middle and high school grade levels.