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#224 of 404 private schools in NC
Gospel Light Christian School
School · Winston-salem, NC
A private school in Winston-salem, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4940 GOSPEL LIGHT CHURCH RD, Winston-salem, NC 27101
- 13.1:1 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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Where Gospel Light Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,758/100K
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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
$44,611
Median home value
$201,500
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27101; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Education AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Triad Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gospel Light Christian School is listed in Winston-salem, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gospel Light Christian School
Gospel Light Christian School is a private school in Winston-salem, NC, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gospel Light Christian School
What grades does Gospel Light Christian School serve?
Gospel Light Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Gospel Light Christian School?
Gospel Light Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gospel Light Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gospel Light Christian School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gospel Light Christian School rank in NC?
Gospel Light Christian School ranks #224 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Gospel Light Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gospel Light Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gospel Light Christian School a private school?
Yes, Gospel Light Christian School 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 Gospel Light Christian School a religious school?
Gospel Light Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Forsyth County
- Phone
- (336) 722-6100
- Area population (ZIP 27101)
- 21,881
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 27101; 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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