Eckerd Connects (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Eckerd Connects

500 E Ku Su Mee Rd
Candor, NC 27229

Tel: (910) 975-5892

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Eckerd Connects serves 28 students in grades 6-11. The student:teacher of Eckerd Connects is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 6-11
Enrollment: 28 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Eckerd Connects ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-11

Year Founded

1968

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

68%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Eckerd Connects ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Eckerd Connects is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 6-11
Enrollment: 28 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,455 for elementary schools and $13,865 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).