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Clay County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 77 students in Clay County, NC (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,301 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Clay County (2026-27)

Map of Carolina Christian Academy
Carolina Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
Christian
259 Tusquittee St
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-4777
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
77 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
52 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
67%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
22 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clay County, NC?
1 private schools are located in Clay County, NC.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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