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Johnston WH Elementary School

Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8

Hickory, NC

174 23rd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of 5 Christian schools in Hickory

In Hickory, North Carolina, Johnston WH Elementary School is a Seventh-day Adventist private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 22 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 29% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
22
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 77 Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    17’11–1220’13–1419’15–1622’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K2
    12
    22
    37
    42
    51
    73
    83

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino82%
    Black18%

    Member of

    • Seventh-day Adventist schools

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Johnston WH Elementary School whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Johnston WH Elementary School

    What grades does Johnston WH Elementary School serve?

    Johnston WH Elementary School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Johnston WH Elementary School?

    About 22 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Johnston WH Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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