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#383 of 404 private schools in NC

New Manna Christian School

School · Marion, NC

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

Private

225 E CT ST, Marion, NC 28752

  • 13.5:1 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+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,091.9
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
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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Enrollment195
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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 New Manna Christian School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,457/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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

$55,036

Median home value

$166,100

Median rent

$712/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.3%
Black3.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Native American1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

New Manna Christian School is listed in Marion, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About New Manna Christian School

New Manna Christian School is a private school in Marion, NC, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Manna Christian School

What grades does New Manna Christian School serve?

New Manna Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend New Manna Christian School?

New Manna Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Manna Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Manna Christian School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Manna Christian School rank in NC?

New Manna Christian School ranks #383 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is New Manna Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Manna Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New Manna Christian School a private school?

Yes, New Manna 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 New Manna Christian School a religious school?

New Manna Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
195
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
6.1 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
McDowell County
Area population (ZIP 28752)
30,602
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
41.6
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 28752; 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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