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#35 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 8% of private schools

Flaming Sword Christian Academy

School · Hope Mills, NC

A private school in Hope Mills, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

3230 LEGION RD, Hope Mills, NC 28348

  • 7.7:1 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)
A-7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,335
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Enrollment88
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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 Flaming Sword 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$65,213

Median home value

$203,700

Median rent

$1,111/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White67.0%
Black17.0%
Hispanic11.4%
Two or More4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Freedom Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6PK–121.0 mi540Compare →
Greater Fayetteville AdventistPrivate · tuition6.5PK–121.4 mi81Compare →
Village Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2K–123.5 mi529Compare →
Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5PK–124.2 mi269Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Flaming Sword Christian Academy is listed in Hope Mills, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Flaming Sword Christian Academy

Flaming Sword Christian Academy is a private school in Hope Mills, NC, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flaming Sword Christian Academy

What grades does Flaming Sword Christian Academy serve?

Flaming Sword Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Flaming Sword Christian Academy?

Flaming Sword Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flaming Sword Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Flaming Sword Christian Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Flaming Sword Christian Academy rank in NC?

Flaming Sword Christian Academy ranks #35 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Flaming Sword Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Flaming Sword Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Flaming Sword Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Flaming Sword 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 Flaming Sword Christian Academy a religious school?

Flaming Sword Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
88
Gender Split
83% M / 17% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cumberland County
Area population (ZIP 28348)
38,921
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
33.8
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 28348; 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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