For more than 100 years, Methodist Home for Children (MHC) has provided care for North Carolina's youth and families.
Founded in 1899 as a traditional campus-based orphanage in Raleigh, MHC is now a community-based agency active throughout North Carolina, especially in the central and eastern regions.
MHC provides an array of programs and services to ensure that children grow up in safe, loving homes, educate parents and caregivers about how best to nurture children and young adults, help young people navigate adolescence and work to eradicate the social and family problems that lead to abuse, neglect, family disruption, and child abandonment.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Methodist Home ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Methodist Home often compared to?
Methodist Home is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Baptist Church School, The Epiphany School Of Global Studies by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Methodist Home?
The application deadline for Methodist Home is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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