Awards & Recognition at Peak Charter Academy
Peak Charter Academy has earned a B letter grade on the state report card, and it doesn't stop there. We are proud to display our impressive collection of awards and accolades, which include both local and national honors. Our school’s dedication to academic excellence and Moral Focus™ is evident in the recognition we’ve earned, emphasizing our commitment to preparing students to succeed in life.



Peak Charter Academy Earns Top 10 Ranking from U.S. News & World Report
Peak Charter Academy has been recognized for its strong academic results and the supportive learning environment it provides students. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Peak earned a ninth-place ranking on the Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina list, marking an important milestone for the school.Read the Blog
Awards and Accolades

Niche Ranking
Peak Charter Academy was named the #7 Public K-8 School in North Carolina by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. We received top marks for diversity, academics, and our teachers, and were given an overall grade of A.

Praise from Parents
"The best decision we have made was to move our child from private school to Peak Charter Academy. Peak offers a challenging curriculum and a better environment for my child to succeed!" - Peak Charter Academy Parent

Peak is a Safe School
Ensuring a safe school environment is crucial for the well-being and development of students, staff, and the broader school community. Peak Charter Academy received the NHA® Safety Award for the 2024-25 school year for achieving the highest ratings for safety on both the parent and staff surveys. We completed all required safety drills, and participated in the 2024-25 NHA Safety Week, a week set aside to educate staff and students on safety at school.
Eagle Awards Recipient
NHA recognizes the outstanding hard work each school puts in throughout the year with their annual Eagle Awards.
Schools of Excellence
- 2024-25
Student Attendance
This award recognizes the top 10% of schools with the lowest percentage of students chronically absent. We have received this award for the following school years:
- 2023-24
Student Enrollment
- 2022-23
- 2023-24

NHA® Shines: Stanford's CREDO Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study

Where Kids Succeed
Peak Charter Academy has outperformed the local district in all subjects on the state test since day one.
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