Very Good
#119 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 29% of private schools
Sandhills Classical Christian School
School · Whispering Pines, NC
A private school in Whispering Pines, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1487 RAYS BRIDGE RD, Whispering Pines, NC 28327
- 9.8:1 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 Sandhills Classical 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average258/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whispering Pines), 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
$84,850
Median home value
$299,500
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28327; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The O'neal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Stars CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 886 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sandhills Classical Christian School is listed in Whispering Pines, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sandhills Classical Christian School
Sandhills Classical Christian School is a private school in Whispering Pines, NC, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandhills Classical Christian School
What grades does Sandhills Classical Christian School serve?
Sandhills Classical Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sandhills Classical Christian School?
Sandhills Classical Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Classical Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhills Classical Christian School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sandhills Classical Christian School rank in NC?
Sandhills Classical Christian School ranks #119 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Sandhills Classical Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandhills Classical Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sandhills Classical Christian School a private school?
Yes, Sandhills Classical Christian School 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 Sandhills Classical Christian School a religious school?
Sandhills Classical Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Moore County
- Phone
- (910) 695-1874
- Area population (ZIP 28327)
- 18,984
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 28327; 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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