Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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
Campus Size
187 acres
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10801 Plaza Rd Ext
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
8917.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Carolina International School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
8918.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
A.c.e. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7807 Caldwell Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
8918.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Carl A Furr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Clover Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
8919 miles
Gr: K-5 | 782 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Stallings Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
8919.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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