Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Uwharrie Learning Center
About the School
- Uwharrie Learning Center in Gold Hill, NC is a rural nonsectarian all–boys alternative school serving grades 6–12 with a total enrollment of 26 students.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 3 teachers on campus, supporting personalized learning in a small–school environment.
- Approximately 37.5% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting some demographic diversity within the rural community.
- The campus spans 187 acres in a rural setting, providing an alternative school option for families seeking education outside typical urban or suburban locales.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Grade 8 has most students with 8, more than any other grade at Uwharrie Learning Center.
Campus Size
187 acres
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Uwharrie Learning Center?
The application deadline for Uwharrie Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Uwharrie Learning Center is Rockwell Christian School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Academy (6.2 miles away)
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Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
401 Depot St.
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-8854
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 197 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6725 Highway 152 E
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-6683
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Christian
210 North Ferry Road
New London, NC 28127
(704) 463-7285
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
305 Rudolp Rd Salisbury
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 633-1282
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Baptist
11360 Old Concord Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 856-8036
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
401 Depot St.
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-8854
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Christian
210 North Ferry Road
New London, NC 28127
(704) 463-7285
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Baptist
11360 Old Concord Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 856-8036
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1084 Carolina Ave
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-9000
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 65 students
Baptist
904 Chipola St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-7586
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
401 Depot St.
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-8854
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Christian
210 North Ferry Road
New London, NC 28127
(704) 463-7285
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
305 Rudolp Rd Salisbury
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 633-1282
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Baptist
11360 Old Concord Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 856-8036
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1084 Carolina Ave
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-9000
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 197 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6725 Highway 152 E
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-6683
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
200 W Innes St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-4404
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 65 students
Baptist
904 Chipola St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-7586
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 523 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
2970 W Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-3005
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 728 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3860 Liberty Rd
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 636-0169
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 636-0169
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Link St
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Shive Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Holshouser Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Morgan Street
Richfield, NC 28137
(704) 961-4800
Richfield, NC 28137
(704) 961-4800
5.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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