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Fayetteville, NC•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Freshman: I've only been going here one year now, but this school is amazing! After a devastating car crash, I was in a wheel chair for months. Administrators waited outside the school building every morning in order to help me get into the building, and all my teachers were extremely helpful during my recovery process. I feel challenged here academically, which is a breath of fresh air compared to public school. If I could give Fayetteville Academy a 6/5, I would!... Read 53 reviews
Students 388
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
#17 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
FAYETTEVILLE, NC,
PK, K-12,
53 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says I've only been going here one year now, but this school is amazing! After a devastating car crash, I was in a wheel chair for months. Administrators waited outside the school building every morning....
I've only been going here one year now, but this school is amazing! After a devastating car crash, I was in a wheel chair for months. Administrators waited outside the school building every morning....
Read 53 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 388,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Cumberland County Schools, NC•
9-12
Senior: I love Massey Hill Classical! I have been a student for four years and every single faculty member made me feel welcome right from the start. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants something different with their education. Massey Hill has smaller class sizes so you are able to get more individualized attention from your teachers than you would if you went to a standard high school. Massey is the home of the Pirates, and while we do not have our own sports teams with the exception of the basketball and volleyball teams who compete yearly against Reid Ross Classical in the "Classical Challenge", you are still able to participate in sports of your choice at the school whose district you live in. Very few people are unhappy at Massey because of the variety of programs, clubs, and classes that are offered each year. If you go to Massey, you will always be proud to be a Pirate.... Read 124 reviews
Students 242
Student-teacher ratio 12:1
#46 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
Cumberland County Schools, NC,
9-12,
124 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I love Massey Hill Classical! I have been a student for four years and every single faculty member made me feel welcome right from the start. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants....
I love Massey Hill Classical! I have been a student for four years and every single faculty member made me feel welcome right from the start. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants....
Read 124 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 242,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Sophomore: I have only attended cross creek for one year since I did not go my freshman year so take this as you will, but from just one year I cannot tell anyone enough how good this school is. I have wanted to go to an early college since 7th grade and I was so excited when I was accepted to cross creek. Starting sophomore year was definitely a big adjustment. I wasn’t used to the people around me genuinely caring about school, so it was a nice surprise :) I also am not used to teachers who actually WANT to do their jobs. Although I’ve had my fair share of bad experiences ( as anyone would ) I can still confidently say about every teacher that works here loves what they do. The education is incredible and I’m forever grateful for this kind of opportunity. The environment has been great so far and most of the students are very very nice. I was accepted into the social atmosphere very easily. If you want a more challenging environment with small class sizes I highly highly recommend.... Read 202 reviews
Students 281
Student-teacher ratio 21:1
#48 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
202 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I have only attended cross creek for one year since I did not go my freshman year so take this as you will, but from just one year I cannot tell anyone enough how good this school is. I have wanted....
I have only attended cross creek for one year since I did not go my freshman year so take this as you will, but from just one year I cannot tell anyone enough how good this school is. I have wanted....
Read 202 reviews.
Students: 281,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
Asheville, NC•
School District
Senior: Very good schools system with amazing role models and educators. For the time that I've been in buncombe county schools all I have to say is positive feedback. The teachers are amazing and they have a an amazing variety of classes for everyone. The only downside I would put is they don't teach much about how to live on your own in the real world, along with how to apply for college and what you need.... Read 48 reviews
Students 23,669
Student-teacher ratio 15:1
School District,
ASHEVILLE, NC,
48 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Very good schools system with amazing role models and educators. For the time that I've been in buncombe county schools all I have to say is positive feedback. The teachers are amazing and they have....
Very good schools system with amazing role models and educators. For the time that I've been in buncombe county schools all I have to say is positive feedback. The teachers are amazing and they have....
Read 48 reviews.
Students: 23,669,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
Junior: Riverside is a pretty good school. No school is perfect, but Riverside is close. The food is pretty good. We get chick-fil-a on Fridays, what could be better than that? I've been going to Riverside for barely a year, but i can see that about 90% of the teachers are actually concerned about our learning, not just passing the class. For example, my math teacher helped me bring my math grade from a C to a B+. That's gotta say something. Riverside also lets us juniors and seniors to take classes at FTCC, which helps us get a head start in furthering our education. Overall, I'd say that Riverside is a really good school... Read 4 reviews
Students 145
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
#55 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says Riverside is a pretty good school. No school is perfect, but Riverside is close. The food is pretty good. We get chick-fil-a on Fridays, what could be better than that? I've been going to Riverside....
Riverside is a pretty good school. No school is perfect, but Riverside is close. The food is pretty good. We get chick-fil-a on Fridays, what could be better than that? I've been going to Riverside....
Read 4 reviews.
Students: 145,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Junior: Cumberland International Early College High School is a great school for those who wish to go above and beyond during their high school years. This school located on Fayetteville State University's campus allows high school students to earn at least 60 free college credits while still attending high school, and it also prepares students for applying for colleges and scholarships in the future. This school has a great community and many extracurricular activities.... Read 131 reviews
Students 272
Student-teacher ratio 20:1
#64 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
131 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says Cumberland International Early College High School is a great school for those who wish to go above and beyond during their high school years. This school located on Fayetteville State University's....
Cumberland International Early College High School is a great school for those who wish to go above and beyond during their high school years. This school located on Fayetteville State University's....
Read 131 reviews.
Students: 272,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
Hoke County Schools, NC•
Junior: I would like to start off by saying that this school has been a great opportunity for me. This school helps prepare and train students on their next step to college life after their high school career. They prepare you on things like academics, techniques used in college, allow you to adapt to a college schedule, and so much more. Some things that are lacking are communication within the staff and everything is poorly managed or scheduled. Other than that, the school is really good at preparing students for the future and gives a safe learning environment for students.... Read 106 reviews
Students 426
Student-teacher ratio 24:1
#73 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
Hoke County Schools, NC,
106 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says I would like to start off by saying that this school has been a great opportunity for me. This school helps prepare and train students on their next step to college life after their high school....
I would like to start off by saying that this school has been a great opportunity for me. This school helps prepare and train students on their next step to college life after their high school....
Read 106 reviews.
Students: 426,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,
K-12
Parent: We have had a wonderful experience during our first year at VCA. Our daughter's teachers have all been wonderful - she comes home every single day sharing something new that she's learned. They have encouraged her curiosity and instilled an eagerness to learn, which will serve her well in her academic journey. She has been loved on incredibly well by everyone in this school, from teachers, staff, and students alike. Our home life has been impacted positively by her attendance at VCA, as she shares stories and lessons from the Bible to her younger siblings and encourages conversation about Jesus and his will for our lives. She has made such sweet friendships this year and we are grateful that she has started young in surrounding herself with positive people who lift her up and who she has grown to love and care about too. We did not initially intend to enroll her in private school, but putting her at VCA has been an unexpected blessing that we are so grateful for.... Read 75 reviews
Students 509
Student-teacher ratio 11:1
#63 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
K-12,
75 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We have had a wonderful experience during our first year at VCA. Our daughter's teachers have all been wonderful - she comes home every single day sharing something new that she's learned. They have....
We have had a wonderful experience during our first year at VCA. Our daughter's teachers have all been wonderful - she comes home every single day sharing something new that she's learned. They have....
Read 75 reviews.
Students: 509,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
Senior: Fayetteville Christian is a school that truly values the importance of relationships! At this school I was able to develop meaningful relationships with my teachers and classmates. Along with this we are driven to be more than just good students, we are taught to be good people. Being in such an family oriented environment while being able to grow in my relationship with christ.... Read 93 reviews
Students 600
Student-teacher ratio 14:1
#68 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
93 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Fayetteville Christian is a school that truly values the importance of relationships! At this school I was able to develop meaningful relationships with my teachers and classmates. Along with this we....
Fayetteville Christian is a school that truly values the importance of relationships! At this school I was able to develop meaningful relationships with my teachers and classmates. Along with this we....
Read 93 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 600,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Public School•
K-10
Alum: When I first attended this school 8-9 years ago, I was surprised. Early attendance (we started school at August instead of September)? Early dismissal (May instead of June)? It was weird at first. Overtime, however, I began to love this school. The staff was nice, my middle school math teacher taught me well, and all my reading teachers give me a reason to love to read and write. My Spanish teacher encouraged me greatly to learn Spanish. and now I have a strong fervor to learn languages and cultures, due to the great diversity of my teachers (the middle school staff members). I wish I could've stayed to be apart of the second 9th grade class, but I was glad to be one of the graduating class members of 2016 (8th grade). Oh, Alpha. Oh, Alpha Academy, we learn. We learn~... Read 5 reviews
Students 913
#186 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
Public School,
K-10,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says When I first attended this school 8-9 years ago, I was surprised. Early attendance (we started school at August instead of September)? Early dismissal (May instead of June)? It was weird at first.....
When I first attended this school 8-9 years ago, I was surprised. Early attendance (we started school at August instead of September)? Early dismissal (May instead of June)? It was weird at first.....
Read 5 reviews.
Students: 913,
Junior: Berean is a great school for anyone that wants to learn in a safe, Christian environment. Berean really pushes having a good relationship with God, keeping up your grades, and participating in school activities. The teachers really care about you and try to help as much as possible with anything you have going on in or out of school. I would recommend Berean Baptist Acadamy for any Christian student that wants to pursue learning in a good environment.... Read 23 reviews
Students 639
#73 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
23 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says Berean is a great school for anyone that wants to learn in a safe, Christian environment. Berean really pushes having a good relationship with God, keeping up your grades, and participating in school....
Berean is a great school for anyone that wants to learn in a safe, Christian environment. Berean really pushes having a good relationship with God, keeping up your grades, and participating in school....
Read 23 reviews.
Students: 639,
Alum: My list of things that I like a lot about Jack Britt high school go on and on, but to simply sum it up I would say that the things I love about Jack Britt High- school are: Teachers and administrators actually care about the student body, the endless amount of extracurriculars available and the continuing expansion of said extracurriculars, family like environment between students and teachers, adequate guidance for students, the strive for the betterment of the school as a whole. My 4 years spent at Jack Britt were truly a learning experience about the world and myself. That school educated me in ways that most high schools can’t even achieve, teaching way more than just that it is important to study and do homework. Things like how to solve actual real life problems, and critical thinking skills. I believe that no matter what each student may say about Jack Britt ( whether it was a bad or good school) we can all agree on that Jack Britt has made us the people we are today.... Read 695 reviews
Students 1,900
Student-teacher ratio 19:1
#122 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
695 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says My list of things that I like a lot about Jack Britt high school go on and on, but to simply sum it up I would say that the things I love about Jack Britt High- school are: Teachers and administrators actually care about the student body, the endless amount of extracurriculars available and the continuing expansion of said extracurriculars, family like environment...My 4 years spent at Jack Britt were truly a learning experience about the world and myself. That school educated me in ways that most high schools can’t even achieve, teaching way more than just that....
My list of things that I like a lot about Jack Britt high school go on and on, but to simply sum it up I would say that the things I love about Jack Britt High- school are: Teachers and administrators actually care about the student body, the endless amount of extracurriculars available and the continuing expansion of said extracurriculars, family like environment...My 4 years spent at Jack Britt were truly a learning experience about the world and myself. That school educated me in ways that most high schools can’t even achieve, teaching way more than just that....
Read 695 reviews.
Students: 1,900,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
6-8
Parent: Academically SFCMS is awesome! They offer many after school clubs. Teachers are not available outside of their planning periods to meet with parents. Communication between administration and families is awesome. However, communication between teachers and families needs improvement.... Read 3 reviews
Students 485
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
#160 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.
6-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Academically SFCMS is awesome! They offer many after school clubs. Teachers are not available outside of their planning periods to meet with parents. Communication between administration and....
Academically SFCMS is awesome! They offer many after school clubs. Teachers are not available outside of their planning periods to meet with parents. Communication between administration and....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 485,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Alum: My teachers were very professional and always made sure that their students had a chance to participate and understood the lesson. THe teachers were friendly. Any trouble with students were always handled accordingly.... Read 8 reviews
Students 1,179
#203 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says My teachers were very professional and always made sure that their students had a chance to participate and understood the lesson. THe teachers were friendly. Any trouble with students were always....
My teachers were very professional and always made sure that their students had a chance to participate and understood the lesson. THe teachers were friendly. Any trouble with students were always....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 1,179,
2-5
Parent: The school is well run and has caring teachers. I am kept in the loop by my daughter’s teacher and feel that she is progressing well for her grade.... Read 1 review
Students 481
#400 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
2-5,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The school is well run and has caring teachers. I am kept in the loop by my daughter’s teacher and feel that she is progressing well for her grade..
The school is well run and has caring teachers. I am kept in the loop by my daughter’s teacher and feel that she is progressing well for her grade..
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 481,
K-5
Middle School Student: The Teachers here are perfect and the staffs are perfect my son loves this school and im sure familys and friends love it.... Read 2 reviews
Students 1,000
Student-teacher ratio 18:1
#422 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
K-5,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says The Teachers here are perfect and the staffs are perfect my son loves this school and im sure familys and friends love it..
The Teachers here are perfect and the staffs are perfect my son loves this school and im sure familys and friends love it..
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 1,000,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
Alum: Cape Fear High School gave me an amazing high school experience. I was a very involved student and still am today as an alum. I was a member of several sports teams and clubs. The faculty was so nice and cared about every student. There were many opportunities for students to be involved with school spirit and pride and also in the community. Many clubs were offered so that each student felt that they belonged somewhere, and they have started more since I have graduated only three years ago. The sense of community is something that the whole school takes pride in. The slogan for the school is "Colt Pride Never Stops". There is so much truth to this statement. The sports teams have had many successful seasons, and each time the community pours in support. If you go to Cape Fear High School, you are part of a group. You are welcomed and you are celebrated. You are given so many opportunities to be involved and even receive help when you need it.... Read 335 reviews
Students 1,428
#195 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina.
335 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Cape Fear High School gave me an amazing high school experience. I was a very involved student and still am today as an alum. I was a member of several sports teams and clubs. The faculty was so nice....
Cape Fear High School gave me an amazing high school experience. I was a very involved student and still am today as an alum. I was a member of several sports teams and clubs. The faculty was so nice....
Read 335 reviews.
Students: 1,428,
Middle School Student: I liked the teachers at Vanstory, and the students were not bad. I only ever came in contact with one bully in my time there. I loved the plays we always performed there, and the fact that they are actually educational, and I enjoyed them. I do wish that there were more after school activities, because there were only a few in my time there. Otherwise, Vanstory is an awesome school 👏... Read 1 review
Students 548
#451 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says I liked the teachers at Vanstory, and the students were not bad. I only ever came in contact with one bully in my time there. I loved the plays we always performed there, and the fact that they are....
I liked the teachers at Vanstory, and the students were not bad. I only ever came in contact with one bully in my time there. I loved the plays we always performed there, and the fact that they are....
Students: 548,
Junior: I have been attending Freedom Christian Academy for 3years. It's pretty small school. However, teachers are amazing they actually try to teach students effectively and Biblically. Students are just amazing! They do really enjoy their life in FCA. We do also have some international students and they are hard workers. Majority of seniors do go to pretty decent college as well. I love my school and I am proud of to be FCA student.... Read 26 reviews
Students 553
#96 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says I have been attending Freedom Christian Academy for 3years. It's pretty small school. However, teachers are amazing they actually try to teach students effectively and Biblically. Students are just....
I have been attending Freedom Christian Academy for 3years. It's pretty small school. However, teachers are amazing they actually try to teach students effectively and Biblically. Students are just....
Read 26 reviews.
Students: 553,
Senior: The teachers and staff members treat you like family and the sports program is GREAT ! The academics are outstanding, they prepare you for SAT/ACT Tests and College.... Read 4 reviews
Students 179
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
#97 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says The teachers and staff members treat you like family and the sports program is GREAT ! The academics are outstanding, they prepare you for SAT/ACT Tests and College..
The teachers and staff members treat you like family and the sports program is GREAT ! The academics are outstanding, they prepare you for SAT/ACT Tests and College..
Students: 179,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
PK, K-5
Students 418
#488 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
PK, K-5,
Students: 418,
Students 946
#512 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.
Students: 946,
Students 411
#262 Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 411,
Parent: My daughter attended NCIE from Kindergarten thru 3rd and we absolutely loved it! The entire staff; teachers, admin, and assistants are amazing and always in communication with parents. NCIE offers a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn. We are moving this school year and will miss NCIE very much!... Read 5 reviews
Students 722
#552 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter attended NCIE from Kindergarten thru 3rd and we absolutely loved it! The entire staff; teachers, admin, and assistants are amazing and always in communication with parents. NCIE offers a....
My daughter attended NCIE from Kindergarten thru 3rd and we absolutely loved it! The entire staff; teachers, admin, and assistants are amazing and always in communication with parents. NCIE offers a....
Students: 722,
Students 666
#553 Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.
Students: 666,
Parent: Both of my sons have attended Northwood Temple Academy (NTA) from Pre-K to graduation. I have had administrators and teachers poor love and commitment into my children's' education and spiritual readiness. NTA's mission statement speaks volumes with key words like "providing a Christ-centered education" and " nurturing today’s children and developing tomorrow’s kingdom leaders". NTA is more than a school, they are FAMILY. Thank you Northwood Temple Academy! ~ T. Teter... Read 35 reviews
Students 453
#112 Best Private High Schools in North Carolina.
35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Both of my sons have attended Northwood Temple Academy (NTA) from Pre-K to graduation. I have had administrators and teachers poor love and commitment into my children's' education and spiritual...Thank you Northwood Temple Academy!~ T. Teter.
Both of my sons have attended Northwood Temple Academy (NTA) from Pre-K to graduation. I have had administrators and teachers poor love and commitment into my children's' education and spiritual...Thank you Northwood Temple Academy!~ T. Teter.
Read 35 reviews.
Students: 453,
Prince George's County Public Schools, MD•
Alum: I am an alumni of District Heights Elem. I went there from Pre-K to 6th grade and those were my best years in school. When I was going there, diversity wasn't really throughout the school. I may have been one of the 5 or 6 hispanics there but I made many friends there. I learned what I needed to know and I was also in the TAG program there. The TAG program taught me very outside of the box thinking that has helped me in my later years. Overall, District Heights was a good school. I return there regularly to keep my favorite teachers updated on the whereabouts of my education.... Read 2 reviews
Students 403
Prince George's County Public Schools, MD,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I am an alumni of District Heights Elem. I went there from Pre-K to 6th grade and those were my best years in school. When I was going there, diversity wasn't really throughout the school. I may....
I am an alumni of District Heights Elem. I went there from Pre-K to 6th grade and those were my best years in school. When I was going there, diversity wasn't really throughout the school. I may....
Overall Niche Grade: C minus,
Students: 403,
PK, K-6
Students 399
PK, K-6,
Students: 399,
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