Carmel Christian School

Carmel Christian School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1145 Pineville Matthews Rd,  Matthews, NC
4.3
3.2
1,131 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jay Hancock
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,350
Religious Affiliation
Baptist

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
91
Part Time Teachers
26
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
94%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
87.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Black
3.9%
Hispanic
3.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#20 Best Christian Schools in North Carolina
#40 Best Private K12 Schools in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 84 Students
North Carolina State University 71 Students
Appalachian State University 62 Students
Clemson University 58 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 57 Students
Liberty University 53 Students
University of South Carolina 42 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 40 Students
Auburn University 34 Students
High Point University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 50 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Biology 20 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Finance 13 Students
Marketing 12 Students
Communications 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 65 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/18/2023
As a student at Carmel Christian from pre-school through senior year, Carmel does an excellent job creating an academically challenging yet fun atmosphere. The teachers at Carmel give exceptional effort and are gifted at teaching. Carmel's staff provides a safe place for students where Christ is centered in all aspects of academics, athletics, and activities.
4.0 Junior
6/28/2023
Carmel has great academics and sports. The social aspect is okay and they could use more support with the theatre program.
5.0 Parent
2/27/2023
Carmel has been an amazing experience where you feel like family. The students are encouraged and mentored by awesome faculty, all of whom share a common biblical worldview
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 55 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/2/2025
I’m grateful to the person who recently shared their review on the post from April 9 from CCS leadership. That review spoke directly to my soul. Our family, too, has been deeply hurt by the actions of the middle school principal, assistant principal, and associate head of schools at Carmel Christian...
1.0 parent
5/29/2025
The recent review on April 9th from a School Leader raised significant concerns among parents. The administration has been aware of the issues within the middle and high school for several years. In their review, there was a lack of acknowledgment of the issues, which gave the impression that the sc...
1.0 teacher
5/22/2025
As a former educator at CCS I am not surprised by the large number of negative reviews that are posted here. I spent over a decade teaching at CCS and worked diligently to foster relationships with my students through intentional discipleship and open conversation. The leadership at the school is wo...
principal
4/10/2025
I am thankful for the opportunity to serve in leadership at Carmel Christian School. I can speak from a leadership position and as a parent with a child attending CCS. I undoubtedly want what is best for our students and families, as well as my child, who, as a family, transferred to CCS a few years...

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