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Eckerd - Boomer Campus

4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606

Eckerd–Boomer Campus in Boomer, NC, is a rural all–boys alternative school serving grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 43 students.

Founded in 1968, the school operates as a nonsectarian program with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 4 teaching staff.

The school has a student population with 85% students of color, reflecting high diversity among North Carolina private schools.

Eckerd–Boomer Campus holds membership in other school associations and is located in a rural community setting.

This North Carolina alternative school ranks among the top 20% statewide for diversity and school history based on its founding year and student composition.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 43 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Eckerd - Boomer Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Year Founded

1968

Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Empowering individuals to overcome barriers, realize their potential, and build successful lives and careers.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Eckerd - Boomer Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 43 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,465 for elementary schools and $13,855 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).