Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Harrells Christian Academy
About the School
- Harrells Christian Academy in Harrells, NC, serves 395 co–ed students in grades K–12 within a rural community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, with an average class size of 17 and 38 total faculty members.
- Founded in 1970, Harrells Christian Academy offers 11 Advanced Placement courses and employs 32 percent of teachers with advanced degrees.
- The Christian–affiliated school has a 97 percent acceptance rate and enrolls a student body with 6.8 percent students of color.
- Admissions at Harrells Christian Academy operate on a rolling basis, providing flexibility for families in the region.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Harrells Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
395 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Financial Assistance is Available
Acceptance Rate
97%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Karen Burton
Admissions Associate
Andy Wells
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
KEY ClubStudent Government Association
Club or Organization:
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFFA
Middle School BetaNational Beta Club
Science OlympiadWomen of Faith
Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Harrells Christian Academy often compared to?
Harrells Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Mintz Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Harrells Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Harrells Christian Academy is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does Harrells Christian Academy offer?
Harrells Christian Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Harrells Christian Academy's ranking?
Harrells Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Harrells Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Harrells Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Harrells Christian Academy below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Easter and Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Easter and Spring Break
March 27, 2027 (Saturday)
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Popular comparisons: Harrells Christian Academy vs. Mintz Christian Academy
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The nearest high school to Harrells Christian Academy is Mintz Christian Academy (13.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Elizabethtown Christian Academy (11.3 miles away)
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Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Distance: 42.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1420 Hoke Loop Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Distance: 42.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1420 Hoke Loop Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Distance: 42.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1420 Hoke Loop Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Distance: 42.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1420 Hoke Loop Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-9640
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 164 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1800 W Broad St
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3427
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Baptist
3107 Nc 410 Hwy
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-4320
Distance: 20.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
Christian
2605 Southeast Blvd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Baptist
3107 Nc 410 Hwy
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-4320
Distance: 20.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
Christian
2605 Southeast Blvd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Distance: 21.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 57 students
Christian
102 E College St
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 164 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1800 W Broad St
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3427
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Baptist
3107 Nc 410 Hwy
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-4320
Distance: 20.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
Christian
2605 Southeast Blvd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 164 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
1800 W Broad St
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3427
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Baptist
3107 Nc 410 Hwy
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-4320
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Distance: 25.4 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 72 students
Pentecostal
432 Hillsboro St
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 483-2611
Distance: 27.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Assembly of God
212 West Main St.
Wallace, NC 28466
(910) 285-5922
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Location
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(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
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3/
Bottom 50%10
910 South Main Street
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3232
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3232
8870.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Old Whiteville Road
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3387
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 863-3387
8870.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7418 Nc Highway 41 West, Parke
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 876-6654
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 876-6654
8871.7 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10000 North College Street
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-6531
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-6531
8872.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Nc Hwy 410
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 862-2130
Bladenboro, NC 28320
(910) 862-2130
8872.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
School Reviews
5 3/21/2013
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