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B 4.8 Recommended Virginia, US
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Evaluation method

Ranking Basis

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Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

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The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

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The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B
Matriculation B+
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B
Community B-
Reviews B-
Strong Academics Strong Athletics Urban Location Small Community
North Cross School, located in Roanoke, Virginia and serving families in Southwest Virginia is a private, independent college-preparatory, day and boarding school grounded in a strong liberal arts and science curriculum combined with exceptional co-curricular art and athletic programs.

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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$55000
Enrollment
590
International Students
16%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
91%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
21
Average SAT Score
1253
Average ACT Score
23
Class Size
13
Boarding %
14

Matriculation

(2021)
Ranking University/College Students
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#25 University of Virginia 9
#28 New York University 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#103 Saint Louis University 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of South Florida 1
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 3
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
#120 Roanoke College 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1
#136 University of La Verne 1
#149 University of Mary Washington 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #50 The University of the South 3
LAC #55 Centre College 1
#317 East Tennessee State University 1
Anderson University 1
Berry College 1
College of Charleston 2
Ferrum College 1
Flagler College 1
Illinois Wesleyan University 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Radford University 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 33 46 38
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 1
#7 Duke University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 University of Virginia 9 1 + 1 + 11
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 2
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1
#47 University of Georgia 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3 1 + 1 + 5
#53 Purdue University 1 + 1 + 2
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Michigan State University 1 1
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Miami 1 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1 + 2
#89 University of South Florida 1 1
#89 Temple University 1 + 1
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1 + 2
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 + 2
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 George Mason University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 Saint Louis University 1 1
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 3 3
#115 University of Arizona 1 1
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 + 1 + 2
#124 James Madison University 1 + 1 + 2
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 1 + 1 + 3
#133 University of Dayton 1 + 1 + 2
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 + 2
#133 University of Vermont 1 1
#133 Elon University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#142 Virginia Commonwealth University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#151 Colorado State University 1 + 1
#159 University of Kentucky 1 1 + 1 + 3
#170 University of La Verne 1 1
#170 Quinnipiac University 1 1
#178 Ohio University 1 + 1
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 + 1
#216 West Virginia University 1 + 1 + 2
#227 Kent State University 1 + 1 + 2
#280 Old Dominion University 1 + 1
#280 Hampton University 1 + 1 + 2
#304 Radford University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#320 East Tennessee State University 1 1 + 2
#332 Marshall University 1 + 1
#352 University of Northern Colorado 1 + 1 + 2
Liberty University 1 + 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 11 17 16
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 1
#11 Middlebury College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Haverford College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1 + 2
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1 + 2
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 1
#36 Oberlin College 1 + 1 + 2
#38 Skidmore College 1 1
#51 The University of the South 3 1 + 4
#51 Centre College 1 1
#56 Rhodes College 1 1
#59 Wofford College 1 + 1 + 2
#63 Virginia Military Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1
#107 Randolph-Macon College 1 + 1 + 2
#116 Hampden-Sydney College 1 + 1 + 2
#124 Hollins University 1 + 1 + 2
#130 Roanoke College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#154 University of Mary Washington 1 1 + 1 + 3
#167 Bridgewater College 1 + 1 + 2
#167 Guilford College 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2021)
Number of students took AP test
112
Number of tests taken
294

Academics

AP

(21)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Latin
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
United States History
World History
European History
English Language and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(13)
Cross Country
American Football
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Swimming
Cross Country
American Football
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Swimming
Baseball
Lacrosse
Golf
Track and Field
Field Hockey
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(22)
Student Council Association
Historical Fiction Book Club
International Thespian Society
Coding Club
Chess Club
Debate Club
Student Council Association
Historical Fiction Book Club
International Thespian Society
Coding Club
Chess Club
Debate Club
Green Club
Guitar Club
Model Building Club
Model UN
NCS Rocks
Robotics Club
Save The Next Girl Chapter
Ski Club
Tutoring Club
​American Red Cross Club
Calliope
Gender Sexuality and Allies
​Girls Who Code
Media Club
​Spelling Bee Club
Willis Hall Herald
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Arts

(7)
Band
Chorus
Theater
2D Studio Art
Digital Art
Graphic Design
Band
Chorus
Theater
2D Studio Art
Digital Art
Graphic Design
Portfolio
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Contact Info

http://www.northcross.org
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA 24018-0240
540-989-6641
mgilliland@northcross.org
Virginia

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1944
Campus Size: 77 acres
Boarding Rate: 14%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 03/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL
School Code:
SSAT: 2276

Frequently Ask Questions about North Cross School

Tell me a bit about North Cross School.
North Cross School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Virginia, US. It was founded 1944 , and currently has about 590 students, 16.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.northcross.org.
Does North Cross School have rigorous academic requirements?
North Cross School is offering 21 AP courses.

North Cross School also have 91% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do North Cross School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021, some students attended University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, University of Virginia, New York University and United States Naval Academy.
What is the application requirement for North Cross School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, North Cross School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for North Cross School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for North Cross School in 2024 is $55,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at mgilliland@northcross.org .
Where is North Cross School located?
North Cross School is located in the State of Virginia of USA.
How popular is North Cross School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, North Cross School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also North Cross School has been favorited by 11 users.
How to start with an application with North Cross School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about North Cross School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit North Cross School’s official site: http://www.northcross.org or call them at 540-989-6641.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to North Cross School?
Yes, here are few: Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham Hall and Virginia Episcopal School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for North Cross School?
The overall rating for North Cross School is B.

The section ratings of North Cross School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, is renowned for its prestigious universities, including North Carolina State University. Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, it forms the Research Triangle, a hub for technology and academic research. The city is home to historic landmarks like the North Carolina State Capitol, a Greek Revival-style building from the 19th century, featuring a statue of George Washington dressed as a Roman general in its rotunda. Raleigh’s blend of educational institutions, cultural attractions, and vibrant tech industry makes it a dynamic and growing city.
Population (2022) 392,552
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 4%
Nearby Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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