Lawrence Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Merry Hill, NC
148 Avoca Farm Rd, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Merry Hill since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Merry Hill, North Carolina, Lawrence Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 253 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 73% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 253
- Teachers
- 21.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 148 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 73% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 53% of independent schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 58 independent schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lawrence Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about Lawrence Academy
What grades does Lawrence Academy serve?
Lawrence Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Lawrence Academy?
About 253 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lawrence Academy?
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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