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Southside Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Clayton, NC

1696 Amelia Church Rd, Clayton, NC 27520

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 211% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Clayton since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Clayton, North Carolina, Southside Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 383 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 211% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 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
383
Teachers
36.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 188 girls, 195 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 45% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 80% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 218 Christian schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    123’11–12168’13–14223’15–16270’17–18295’19–20368’21–22383’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K31
    138
    232
    336
    430
    533
    628
    723
    828
    929
    1024
    1126
    1225

    Student body

    White84%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black6%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Southside Christian 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 Southside Christian School

    What grades does Southside Christian School serve?

    Southside Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Southside Christian School?

    About 383 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Southside Christian 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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