General Inquiries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Lake Lure Classical Academy is a Challenge Foundation Academy (LLCA-CFA) that opened in 2010. It is a tuition-free public charter school open to all North Carolina students. It serves grade K-12 The curriculum utilizes the Core Knowledge Sequence, a detailed outline of specific content to be taught in language arts, history, geography, mathematics, science, and fine arts. The high school program offers a rigorous college-preparatory classical curriculum that prepares students for a lifetime of critical thinking, self-motivated learning, and active citizenship. School website
It's about 14.7 square miles
Atlanta, GA (ATL) – about 207 miles Asheville, NC (AVL) – about 25-30 miles Charlotte, NC (CLT) – about 92 miles Donaldson Center, Greenville, SC (GYH) – about 50 miles Greenville-Spartanburg International, SC (GSP) – about 39 miles Other public-use airports near to the Town of Lake Lure: Marchman Field, Rutherfordton, NC – about 18 miles Hendersonville, NC – about 19 miles Fairview, Landrum, SC – about 21 miles.
St Lukes Hospital, Columbus, NC – about 14 miles Rutherford Hospital, Rutherfordton, NC – about 16 miles Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC – about 18 miles Park Ridge Hospital, Fletcher, NC – about 20 miles The town also has a full-service medical park on NC Highway 9 next to Ingle's Supermarket and across from Donald Ross Nature Trail.
Winter December 39 degrees January 36 degrees February 39 degrees SPRING March 46 degrees April 54 degrees May 63 degrees SUMMER June 70 degrees July 74 degrees August 72 degrees FALL September 66 degrees October 56 degrees November 47 degrees.
The year-round population is approximately 1,068. The in-season population is about 10,000.
Our water comes from a series of wells located in different areas of town. We also get water from Chimney Rock Village which has a huge artesian well.
Upcoming Events
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04/25/2025 - 11:00am
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Contact Information
Address
2771 Memorial Highway
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 255
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Office Number
Phone: 828-625-9983
