Western North Carolina is a wonderful place to raise a family, with incredible natural beauty, opportunities to get outdoors, and tremendous communities. In Haywood County, parents have alternatives to traditional public schools, including charter and private education. If you are weighing your options, it may be difficult to research and decide between charter and private school. We want to help parents make an informed decision.

Private vs. Charter School Haywood County

Some people think of private and charter schools to be on in the same; however, there are several key differences that distinguish the two. Some of the similarities include:

• Both Charter and Private institutions have smaller class sizes.
• Both Charter and Private institutions are statistically safer than traditional public schools.
• Both Charter and Private institutions have control over their curriculum.
• Both Charter and Private institutions often have comparable extra-curricular activities.

Some of the differences include:

• Private schools may feature even smaller class sizes.
• Charter schools are still subject to federal and state guidelines.
• Private Christian schools are able to teach and use curriculum within the framework of a Christian worldview.
• Private Christian schools may pray and teach Scripture openly.
• Private Christian schools can engage their communities with the gospel when they perform service projects.
• Charter schools do not require tuition as they are funded similarly to traditional public institutions.
• Private Christian schools connect students with teachers and church leaders through chapel services.
• Private Christian schools are often committed to discipleship.

Haywood Christian Academy is a private Christian school near Waynesville in Haywood County, NC. We train students to become Christian leaders, in an environment committed to the highest quality education, with curriculum and lessons taught from a Christian worldview. If you would like to find out more about our school or schedule a tour, contact us. We are happy to answer your questions about methods of education and help you make the best decision for you and your children.