Below Average
#368 of 404 private schools in NC
Star Christian Academy
School · Smithfield, NC
A private school in Smithfield, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4423 WILSONS MILLS RD, Smithfield, NC 27577
- 14.6:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithfield), 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
$56,237
Median home value
$230,200
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27577; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy - JohnstonCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 1,865 | Compare → |
| Jcps Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Neuse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 912 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Star Christian Academy is listed in Smithfield, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Star Christian Academy
Star Christian Academy is a private school in Smithfield, NC, serving approximately 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Star Christian Academy
What grades does Star Christian Academy serve?
Star Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Star Christian Academy?
Star Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Christian Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Star Christian Academy rank in NC?
Star Christian Academy ranks #368 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Star Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Star Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Star Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Star 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 Star Christian Academy a religious school?
Star Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Johnston County
- Phone
- (252) 395-2771
- Area population (ZIP 27577)
- 26,946
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 27577; 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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