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#316 of 404 private schools in NC
Tri-county Christian School
School · Spruce Pine, NC
A private school in Spruce Pine, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
207 PINEBRIDGE AVE, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
- 8.5:1 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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Where Tri-county 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,599/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spruce Pine), 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
$62,399
Median home value
$206,300
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28777; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tri-county Christian School is listed in Spruce Pine, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Tri-county Christian School
Tri-county Christian School is a private school in Spruce Pine, NC, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-county Christian School
What grades does Tri-county Christian School serve?
Tri-county Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Tri-county Christian School?
Tri-county Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-county Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-county Christian School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tri-county Christian School rank in NC?
Tri-county Christian School ranks #316 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Tri-county Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-county 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 Tri-county Christian School a private school?
Yes, Tri-county 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 Tri-county Christian School a religious school?
Tri-county Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mitchell County
- Phone
- (828) 765-2969
- Area population (ZIP 28777)
- 10,368
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 28777; 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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