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#261 of 404 private schools in NC

Carolina Christian Academy

Elementary School · Hayesville, NC

A private elementary school in Hayesville, NC serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

259 TUSQUITTEE ST, Hayesville, NC 28904

  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,232
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment55
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Carolina Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,449/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,785

Median home value

$266,500

Median rent

$784/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White94.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hayesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.33–50.6 mi257Compare →
Hayesville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–20.7 mi387Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Carolina Christian Academy is listed in Hayesville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Carolina Christian Academy

Carolina Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Hayesville, NC, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carolina Christian Academy

What grades does Carolina Christian Academy serve?

Carolina Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Carolina Christian Academy?

Carolina Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Christian Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Carolina Christian Academy rank in NC?

Carolina Christian Academy ranks #261 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Carolina Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Carolina Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Carolina Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Carolina Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Carolina Christian Academy a religious school?

Carolina Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
55
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clay County
Area population (ZIP 28904)
10,614
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
53.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28904; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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