Maryville Christian School vs. Clayton-Bradley Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Clayton-Bradley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Overview
From its founding in 1994, MCS has lived up to its name with excellence.
As a school we are committed to equipping students with academic skills and a knowledge base that equips them for post-secondary education.
The quality of our curriculum is attested by our accreditation with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and by the success of our graduates in higher education and job-readiness.
The mission of Maryville Christian School is to partner with Christian parents by providing an academically excellent, Biblically-based education, producing students with distinctive Christian character.
Clayton-Bradley Academy is an independent PreK-12 STEM school in Blount County, convenient to Knoxville and the surrounding areas. The small, year-round school offers students a nurturing place to excel through being-there experiences, creative project-based learning and real-world applications within the context of a rigorous curriculum.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1994
2013
Students Body
Total Students
793 students
500 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
60
Kindergarten Students
26
34
Grade 1 Students
29
38
Grade 2 Students
21
29
Grade 3 Students
22
32
Grade 4 Students
29
40
Grade 5 Students
22
34
Grade 6 Students
29
38
Grade 7 Students
30
39
Grade 8 Students
24
44
Grade 9 Students
24
27
Grade 10 Students
32
34
Grade 11 Students
40
23
Grade 12 Students
28
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
51 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
61%
Average Class Size
16
n/a
Number of AP Classes
2
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:10
Average ACT score
28
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(School uniforms)
(School uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,340
$13,200
Tuition Notes
Kindergarten - 12th grade tuition.
$6600-$10300 PK, $12700 K-8, $13200 9-12
% on Financial Aid
n/a
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$5,888
Acceptance Rate
96%
n/a
Admissions Director
Kathy Down
Brittany Ryden
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chess Club, Chorus, Engineering, Fishing Club, Kiwanis Kids' Club, Lego Robotics, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Orchestra, Outdoor Club, Student Council, Theater Arts