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#266 of 404 private schools in NC

Tabernacle Christian School

School · Hickory, NC

A private school in Hickory, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

1225 29TH AVE DR NE, Hickory, NC 28601

  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index35%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment307
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Tabernacle 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,247/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hickory), 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

$67,839

Median home value

$236,100

Median rent

$951/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White79.2%
Hispanic8.8%
Black5.5%
Two or More4.9%
Native American1.0%
Asian0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.7 mi22Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Tabernacle Christian School is listed in Hickory, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Tabernacle Christian School

Tabernacle Christian School is a private school in Hickory, NC, serving approximately 307 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tabernacle Christian School

What grades does Tabernacle Christian School serve?

Tabernacle Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Tabernacle Christian School?

Tabernacle Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tabernacle Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tabernacle Christian School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Tabernacle Christian School rank in NC?

Tabernacle Christian School ranks #266 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Tabernacle Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tabernacle Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Tabernacle Christian School a private school?

Yes, Tabernacle Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Tabernacle Christian School a religious school?

Tabernacle Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
307
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Catawba County
Area population (ZIP 28601)
52,839
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
40.2
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 28601; 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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