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)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Campus Size
187 acres
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
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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Quick Facts
Rockwell Christian School
(Baptist)
401 Depot St.
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-8854
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-8854
4.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6725 Highway 152 E
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-6683
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-6683
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 197 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 North Ferry Road
New London, NC 28127
(704) 463-7285
New London, NC 28127
(704) 463-7285
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Salisbury Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
305 Rudolp Rd Salisbury
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 633-1282
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 633-1282
10.4 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
City Of Refuge Christian School
(Baptist)
11360 Old Concord Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 856-8036
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 856-8036
11.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
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