Very Good
#52 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 13% of private schools
Spirit of Life Christian Academy
School · Clinton, NC
A private school in Clinton, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
180 OVERLAND RD, Clinton, NC 28328
- 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.
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Where Spirit of Life Christian Academy 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,880/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$48,137
Median home value
$152,100
Median rent
$795/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28328; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–11 | 3.2 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spirit of Life Christian Academy is listed in Clinton, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Spirit of Life Christian Academy
Spirit of Life Christian Academy is a private school in Clinton, NC, serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spirit of Life Christian Academy
What grades does Spirit of Life Christian Academy serve?
Spirit of Life Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Spirit of Life Christian Academy?
Spirit of Life Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit of Life Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spirit of Life Christian Academy 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 Spirit of Life Christian Academy rank in NC?
Spirit of Life Christian Academy ranks #52 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Spirit of Life Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Spirit of Life Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spirit of Life Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Spirit of Life Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Church of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Spirit of Life Christian Academy a religious school?
Spirit of Life Christian Academy has a Church of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of God
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sampson County
- Phone
- (910) 592-9591
- Area population (ZIP 28328)
- 26,314
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 28328; 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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