Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Whetstone Academy Llc
About the School
- Whetstone Academy Llc is a rural alternative all–boys school in Mountain Rest, SC, serving grades 5 through 9 with a total enrollment of 21 students.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 4 full–time teachers supporting its nonsectarian academic programs.
- Founded in 2011, Whetstone Academy operates on a 57–acre campus in a rural setting, providing education focused on middle school and early high school years.
- Approximately 10% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
- Whetstone Academy is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools, supporting its alternative educational approach in the Mountain Rest community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Campus Size
57 acres
School Motto
'Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.'
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Whetstone Academy Llc?
The application deadline for Whetstone Academy Llc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Whetstone Academy Llc is New Haven Christian School (8.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School (13.5 miles away)
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Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Baptist
463 Zion Rd
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 247-5444
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students
Christian
115 Worley Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 723-3453
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Alternative School
236 File St
Clayton, GA 30525
(888) 914-1050
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Po Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Baptist
463 Zion Rd
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 247-5444
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students
Christian
115 Worley Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 723-3453
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Alternative School
236 File St
Clayton, GA 30525
(888) 914-1050
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Po Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Baptist
463 Zion Rd
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 247-5444
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students
Christian
115 Worley Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 723-3453
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Po Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4279a S Highway 11
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 638-2347
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 19 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
192 Bunkhouse Dr
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-4400
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
210 W South 6th St
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 882-0285
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: K | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1080 S Oak St
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 882-6055
Distance: 23.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
193 Old Greenville Hwy
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 654-0298
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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6539 Highway 115
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2442
8821.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Wall Bridge Rd
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-2915
8821.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
911 Historic Old Highway 441
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 754-4225
8823.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Wildcat Pride Way
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-5470
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-5470
8825.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Wildcat Hill Dr
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-4526
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-4526
8825.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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