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#298 of 404 private schools in NC

Faith Christian Academy

School · Goldsboro, NC

A private school in Goldsboro, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

1200 W GRANTHAM ST, Goldsboro, NC 27530

  • 16.7:1 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)
C-2.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,267
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index31%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment303
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Faith 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,958/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goldsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$55,507

Median home value

$176,500

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

58.2%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White82.5%
Black6.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Two or More3.0%
Asian2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pathway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–122.5 mi49Compare →
Wayne Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.8 mi278Compare →
Wayne Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–123.0 mi588Compare →
Wayne Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–123.4 mi944Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Faith Christian Academy is listed in Goldsboro, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Faith Christian Academy

Faith Christian Academy is a private school in Goldsboro, NC, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Faith Christian Academy

What grades does Faith Christian Academy serve?

Faith Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Faith Christian Academy?

Faith Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Faith Christian Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Faith Christian Academy rank in NC?

Faith Christian Academy ranks #298 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Faith Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Faith Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Faith Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Faith Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Faith Christian Academy a religious school?

Faith Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
303
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Small City
County
Wayne County
Area population (ZIP 27530)
37,442
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
39.2
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 27530; 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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