Excellent
#23 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 5% of private schools
Fayetteville Academy
School · Fayetteville, NC
A private school in Fayetteville, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3200 CLIFFDALE RD, Fayetteville, NC 28303
- 8.2:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Fayetteville 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,781/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,261
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$1,125/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
45.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28303; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Bal-perazim Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Classical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fayetteville Academy is listed in Fayetteville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Fayetteville Academy
Fayetteville Academy is a private school in Fayetteville, NC, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fayetteville Academy
What grades does Fayetteville Academy serve?
Fayetteville Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Fayetteville Academy?
Fayetteville Academy has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fayetteville Academy rank in NC?
Fayetteville Academy ranks #23 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Fayetteville Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fayetteville Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fayetteville Academy a private school?
Yes, Fayetteville Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Fayetteville Academy a religious school?
No, Fayetteville Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (910) 868-5131
- Area population (ZIP 28303)
- 30,220
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 28303; 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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