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#205 of 404 private schools in NC
Lwcs
School · Jacksonville, NC
A private school in Jacksonville, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3980 GUM BRANCH RD, Jacksonville, NC 28540
- 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
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lwcs 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,462
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28540; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | PK–11 | 2.3 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Grace Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| One World Montessori LlcPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–9 | 3.9 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lwcs is listed in Jacksonville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lwcs
Lwcs is a private school in Jacksonville, NC, serving approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lwcs
What grades does Lwcs serve?
Lwcs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lwcs?
Lwcs has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lwcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lwcs 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 Lwcs rank in NC?
Lwcs ranks #205 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Lwcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Lwcs 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 Lwcs a private school?
Yes, Lwcs is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lwcs a religious school?
Lwcs has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Onslow County
- Phone
- (910) 938-7017
- Area population (ZIP 28540)
- 50,808
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 28540; 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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