Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lifespring Academy
About the School
- Lifespring Academy in Clayton, NC, serves 146 students in grades K–12 within a rural community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 18 teaching staff supporting a co–ed Christian education program.
- Approximately 29% of the student body represents diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
- Lifespring Academy offers a comprehensive K–12 curriculum in a rural area, providing education aligned with its Christian orientation.
- Compared to nearby schools, Lifespring Academy has a smaller enrollment size, supporting more individualized attention through its low student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lifespring Academy often compared to?
Lifespring Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Southside Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lifespring Academy?
The application deadline for Lifespring Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Christian
4423 Wilsons Mills Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(252) 395-2771
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
514 N Bright Leaf Blvd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-girls (Christian)
408 Covered Bridge Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8181
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
307 Tew Ct
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8864
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Christian
4423 Wilsons Mills Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(252) 395-2771
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-girls (Christian)
408 Covered Bridge Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8181
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students
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615 Mack Todd Rd
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(919) 269-6915
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 974 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
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Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Christian
4423 Wilsons Mills Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(252) 395-2771
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-girls (Christian)
408 Covered Bridge Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8181
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-1 | 8 students
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4301 Pearl Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 662-1664
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School (Christian)
1100 Benson Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 815-7742
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
120 Discipleship Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 585-6742
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
514 N Bright Leaf Blvd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
307 Tew Ct
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-8864
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
204 Cunningham Lane
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 550-9200
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2220 Wendell Falls Parkway
Wendell, NC 27591
(833) 905-3276
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