Wayne Country Day School vs. Wayne Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Wayne Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Wayne Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Overview
Wayne Country Day School is an independent , co-educational day school, educationing students in grades 3K through 12.
With a strong belief in its mission to challenge and nurture its students in a safe, diverse environment, to inspire them to commit themselves to excellence in preparation for college and the world beyond.
Wuth a very low student to teacher ratio, the Wayne Country Day School culture features a family-like student body where each student matters and all students are important.
Wayne Christian School provides biblically-based teaching in all areas of academic training.
WCS has made a commitment to training visionary champions for Christ.
We want our students to have a vision for reaching their world. We do this in classrooms, chapel services and through athletic excellence.
WCS has an uncompromising doctrinal statement based upon an inerrant Holy Bible, teaching biblical creationism and an unwavering commitment to the local church.
WCS has behavioral standards which include the prohibition of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use and sexual promiscuity.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1968
1987
Students Body
Total Students
324 students
693 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
54
Kindergarten Students
35
54
Grade 1 Students
17
62
Grade 2 Students
16
49
Grade 3 Students
16
56
Grade 4 Students
14
49
Grade 5 Students
20
45
Grade 6 Students
15
52
Grade 7 Students
17
49
Grade 8 Students
25
56
Grade 9 Students
31
53
Grade 10 Students
26
40
Grade 11 Students
35
43
Grade 12 Students
36
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
48 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
31%
40%
Average Class Size
14
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:14
Average SAT score
1230
n/a
Average ACT score
29
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,500
$6,350
Tuition Notes
The tuition above is the highest rate, for Upper School (grades 7-12)
Tuition rate includes tuition, registration, and book fees. Extended care (morning and afternoon) is available at an additional rate.
% on Financial Aid
35%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
n/a
Acceptance Rate
65%
n/a
Admissions Director
Elidia Eason
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Admissions Associate
n/a
Angie Darden
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
12