Below Average
#389 of 404 private schools in NC
Pungo Christian Academy
School · Belhaven, NC
A private school in Belhaven, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
983 W MAIN ST, Belhaven, NC 27810
- 12.9:1 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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,171
Median home value
$187,500
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27810; 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)
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Pungo Christian Academy is listed in Belhaven, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pungo Christian Academy
Pungo Christian Academy is a private school in Belhaven, NC, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pungo Christian Academy
What grades does Pungo Christian Academy serve?
Pungo Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pungo Christian Academy?
Pungo Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pungo Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pungo Christian Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pungo Christian Academy rank in NC?
Pungo Christian Academy ranks #389 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Pungo Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pungo Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pungo Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Pungo 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 Pungo Christian Academy a religious school?
Pungo 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
- 247
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Beaufort County
- Phone
- (252) 943-2678
- Area population (ZIP 27810)
- 3,637
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 54.6
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 27810; 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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