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#197 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 49% of private schools
Carolina Christian School
School · Locust, NC
A private school in Locust, NC serving grades 1st – 12th.
406 RENEE FORD RD, Locust, NC 28097
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,600
Median home value
$281,200
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Carolina Christian School is listed in Locust, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Carolina Christian School
Carolina Christian School is a private school in Locust, NC, serving approximately 174 students in grades 1st-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carolina Christian School
What grades does Carolina Christian School serve?
Carolina Christian School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Carolina Christian School?
Carolina Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Christian School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carolina Christian School rank in NC?
Carolina Christian School ranks #197 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Carolina Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carolina Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School a private school?
Yes, Carolina Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian 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 School a religious school?
Carolina Christian School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Presbyterian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stanly County
- Phone
- (704) 888-4332
- Area population (ZIP 28097)
- 7,976
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 28097; 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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