For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 77 students in Clay County, NC (there are , serving 1,301 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Clay County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Clay County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carolina Christian Academy
(Christian)
259 Tusquittee St
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-4777
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-4777
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Clay County, NC?
1 private schools are located in Clay County, NC.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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