Whetstone Academy Llc is a rural alternative all鈥揵oys school in Mountain Rest, SC, serving grades 5 through 9 with a total enrollment of 21 students.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with 4 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its nonsectarian academic programs.
Founded in 2011, Whetstone Academy operates on a 57鈥揳cre 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)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Campus Size
57 acres
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 草榴社区 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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Quick Facts
New Haven Christian School
(Baptist)
463 Zion Rd
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 247-5444
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 247-5444
8.9 miles
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Faith Christian School
(Christian)
115 Worley Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 723-3453
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 723-3453
9.6 miles
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236 File St
Clayton, GA 30525
(888) 914-1050
Clayton, GA 30525
(888) 914-1050
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Po Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
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Gr: 4-12 | 565 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
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(706) 746-7720
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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