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#308 of 404 private schools in NC
Southside Christian School
School · Clayton, NC
A private school in Clayton, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1696 AMELIA CHURCH RD, Clayton, NC 27520
- 12.3:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,451/100K
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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
$84,545
Median home value
$282,200
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27520; 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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Southside Christian School is listed in Clayton, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southside Christian School
Southside Christian School is a private school in Clayton, NC, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Christian School
What grades does Southside Christian School serve?
Southside Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Southside Christian School?
Southside Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Christian School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southside Christian School rank in NC?
Southside Christian School ranks #308 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Southside Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southside Christian School a private school?
Yes, Southside 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 Southside Christian School a religious school?
Southside 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
- 368
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnston County
- Phone
- (919) 585-6742
- Area population (ZIP 27520)
- 48,662
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 27520; 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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