Original Research by School Decision on Triad Math and Science Academy
Triad Math and Science Academy is a small district in Guilford County serving kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district operates as a public charter system focused on math and science. Its student population is diverse, with the largest share Black students, followed by a substantial share of Hispanic students, a smaller share of mixed-race students, and much smaller shares of white and Asian students. Enrollment spans all grade bands, with slightly more students in the middle grades than in elementary or high school.
The district's most recent state testing data and graduation rate were not available, so a reader cannot assess academic proficiency or completion outcomes from this profile. The district does report chronic absenteeism rates. Among Guilford County's districts, TMSA's chronic absenteeism sits below the median, a positive indicator of engagement and school climate relative to peers. The district's per-pupil spending falls in the middle to upper-middle range for the county.
TMSA does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it report the count or rate of students receiving special education services or English learner support. This absence of data on economic hardship and specialized services makes it difficult to assess the resource intensity of the student population or the scope of support infrastructure. A parent may want to contact the school directly to understand the availability and scale of these services.
The district is in expansion mode. A new McLeansville campus is under development in a renovated former office building and will open as capacity grows, addressing enrollment demand from families in the surrounding area seeking STEAM-focused seats. The district is also launching TMSA Virtual, an online public charter school, in the 2026-2027 school year, serving students across North Carolina. These moves signal growth and a deliberate strategy to expand access to the TMSA model beyond its current geographic footprint.
The district's core identity rests on its math and science mission. For families prioritizing STEAM education and choosing among Guilford County's charter and traditional district options, TMSA presents a specialized pathway. The lack of state testing results means prospective students and families cannot yet gauge how well that mission translates to measured achievement. Families considering TMSA should request current academic data, information about course offerings and enrichment opportunities in math and science across grade levels, and details about how the school supports students who arrive below grade level or with learning differences.
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