Great school. Engaged teachers & admin staff. Only thing missing? More extracurricular activities…read morethat aren't sports. :)

I got to school here, and I have mixed feelings about this place. Most of the staff is EXTREMELY…read moreamazing, especially the science department, the librarian (Mrs. Rubin), the fine arts teachers, the lunch ladies (except from one that is rude to her coworkers), and a few of the math teachers. Some of the staff, however is not that good. The Literature department teachers for the most part are extremely rude, and they don't seem to care about if you learn anything as long as you pass the class. One in particular is obviously not suited to be a high school teacher at all. She would fit much better in a middle school, where she worked 2 years ago. One of the science teachers, whom I myself have not personally had as a teacher, is known for being a terrible teacher that doesn't know how to teach to where the students can understand the process. She is an on level Chemistry teacher. In all honesty with the way she teaches, students would be better off in honors chemistry or earth science. The coaches are mostly rude and pick favorites, and ignore and mistreat everyone else, even if they are doing everything they can to respect them. The school cares too much about their sports teams. So much of the funding has to go into them for the equipment and courts they have. The sports teams are terrible, and I know that without paying any attention to sports in general. The science department is under appreciated and under funded for what they put out. The electives are also under funded and under appreciated, especially the fine arts department. The kids at the school aren't great over all, but there are far worse nearby. The administration is amazing. They keep things under control. They are very LGBTQ+ accepting. They even allow a transgender man use the boys bathroom without much of an ordeal at all from what I've heard. A few teachers and quite a few coaches aren't as accepting as pretty much everyone else, even the student body.

This an amazing school that adheres to conservative principles and values. I'm so glad this was an…read moreoption for our child. The staff truly care for the kids and treat us like family. We are proud to be part of CCS!

The teachers are cool. Food is alright but totally overpriced. One of the employees, Mr. Khan, can…read morebe a little bit violent at times but he's still pretty cool. Everyone wears the same drip which is not very cool. Overall: decent place but needs some work Bonus points because Coach Ingram worked there.

Outstanding staff and teachers. I have worked alongside them in many capacities with the fire…read moredepartment. They are supportive and want the involvement from outside community. Their special needs department is spectacular and truly Great people. We did a recent ghost out presentation which is an extrication demonstration and promotion for non-drinking Prom activities. Dr. Weir is a fantastic leader as their principal and is easy to work with.

My children have known no other school throughout their education, and they are thriving at Lyndon…read more Is it always perfect? Nope, but that is not a realistic goal for anything in life. My children don't even know how lucky they are to get daily foreign language classes, an entire staff that knows them by name, on-campus tutoring (if needed), and all the individualized attention they could ever want! As a parent, I'm obviously thrilled with the advanced curriculum, something my children see as the norm because it's all they've known. But just as important is what they DON'T experience: phone distractions, fashion-comparison pressures, classroom behavior disruptions that hinder learning, overcrowded spaces, or the risk of getting lost in the crowd. It makes me so happy that this is the schooling that they get to experience. *I read a review mentioning that funds weren't used for front door safety, but we've actually had a new front door code access system all year!

If transparency, honesty, accountability and safety are expectations you have in a school for your…read morechildren, Lyndon is probably not what you are looking for in a school. Our family attended for four years (2021-2025) and observed increasing concerns, especially with the administration run by the Murdock family. Key issues of growing concerns included: -High teacher turnover, dismissed by the administration as normal but found to be worse than other schools. -Misuse or unexplained use of fundraiser money, particularly for promised security upgrades that were never completed (e.g., a buzz-in front door system). -Negligence with bullying, where a known student repeatedly bullied others and was only expelled after a serious incident, despite parent complaints. -Lack of leadership accountability, as all administrative roles and the board are filled by family members, leaving no room for independent oversight or appeals. I can't speak to non-returning students and families for other grades, but can say that with many of the parents in our child's grade that nearly HALF (of the now 3rd grade), including their older and younger siblings in other grades, left after the 2024-2025 school year due to these ongoing concerns.

I encourage anyone considering Living Science Academy to look beyond the negative reviews and do…read moretheir own research. While every family's experience is different, reviews often represent only a small portion of the community. Take time to visit, speak with current families, ask questions, and see firsthand whether the school's approach is a good fit for your child. We've found that there is much more to the school than what is reflected in a handful of critical comments, and it's worth forming your own opinion based on direct experience. Living Science Academy has been an incredible blessing for our family. Both of our children graduated from there, our oldest in 2024 and youngest in 2025. What sets this school apart is its unique combination of academic excellence, hands-on STEM learning, leadership development, and genuine care for each student. The teachers are passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in helping students succeed both academically and personally. It's an environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and develop a true love of learning. The science-centered curriculum, with its engaging labs and projects makes learning exciting and meaningful. Beyond academics, Living Science Academy excels at building character and confidence. Students were given the opportunities to develop leadership skills, public speaking abilities, and strong friendships. The school's emphasis on mentorship and personal growth helps students become well-rounded young adults who are prepared for future challenges. One of the things I appreciate most is the partnership between the school and families. The community is welcoming, encouraging, and focused on helping each student reach their full potential. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about every child and work hard to create an environment where students can thrive. If you're looking for a school that combines strong academics, exceptional STEM education, meaningful leadership opportunities, and a caring community, I highly recommend Living Science Academy. It has made a lasting positive impact on our family, and we are grateful to have been a part of such a special school.

*****If you notice the timeline of the reviews behind this review, you will see that Living Science…read moreis attempting emergent damage control. I was essentially their school nurse. I know the ins and outs of the program. That is why you see such chaos and movement in the reviews that follow this one. BEWARE***** We are providing this account to inform current and prospective Living Science families of our experience with the administration's policy changes, lack of transparency and non-existent accountability. In the Fall of 2021, our family began attending Living Science Academy. At that time, our two daughters, were in 6th and 7th grade. We commuted daily from Dallas, GA, approximately two hours each direction, departing at 6:30 a.m. to ensure timely arrival. As a Registered Nurse, I served as the First Aid Volunteer, or FAV, for all Living Science science trips. My responsibilities included managing student medical records, administering and logging daily medications, producing medication packing instructional videos for distribution by administration, and consulting with a Cherokee County judge regarding legal requirements for traveling with student medications. I also handled inventory, ordering, and medication check in and trip departure days. Living Science is known for its Servant Leadership program, which begins in middle school and progresses through Junior Training, Training Servant Leaders, Apprentice Servant Leader or Science Team, and culminates in the Servant Leader position. Students dedicate multiple years to this program. July 28, 2025 Parents of Servant Leaders were called to a mandatory meeting. The sole agenda item was dating. The Head of School, announced that Servant Leaders would not be permitted to date other Servant Leaders. At the time, our daughters, age 15, and age 17, were in highly monitored relationships with young gentlemen in the Servant Leader program that began in winter to early Spring of 2025. The Head of School stated that students had five days to either end those relationships or withdraw from the leadership program. Enrollment fees had been paid in winter 2025. Schedules were set and books purchased. Withdrawing from the program was the only practical option for our family, as there was insufficient time to evaluate alternative schools or leadership programs. Our family determined it was inappropriate to require our daughters to end committed relationships of six to eight months. We believe it is not the role of school administration to mandate personal relationship decisions. We homeschool in order to remain independent from erratic mandates. We are actively involved in our daughters' spiritual, educational, and developmental growth. Example, our youngest daughter, 15, has been deemed ineligible for the Servant Leader program as a straight A incoming junior because she decided to keep her boyfriend. (Her boyfriend will be living 10.5 hours away in Chicago while she lives in GA.) September 8, 2025 Our youngest daughter, 15, was denied participation in Science Team due to her relationship with a straight A, dual enrolled, college bound senior Servant Leader. She had successfully participated in Science Team alongside him in during Spring 2025. - Our request to attend a board meeting was denied. -Our request for board meeting minutes from January, March, and June 2025, as well as minutes from the prior year when the previous female held a seat, was also denied. -Our request to meet with two specific board members that we knew and trusted were denied. ***No female members currently serve on the board, though at least one female served in ALL of the prior years. The Head of School's wife stated she was not permitted to serve on the board despite vacant seats and a desperate need for bylaw revisions. Our family completed the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Our oldest daughter graduated. Our youngest daughter is attempting to pick up the pieces of her shattered high school career. ***This statement reflects only a portion of our family's experiences. Additional documentation is available upon request. (ALL communication was in written form to prevent embellishment or inaccurracy.)

Great administration, teachers and support from the community. Definitely a national school of…read moreexcellence. We moved here long ago to be part of the school district and have been very very pleased.

disorganized parking no one understands each other. all leave at the same time there is no…read moreorganization. rude people in the parking lot. I've never seen that before at this school

My son comes here to train soccer on his own and he never complains. The school looks a bit…read moreoutdated but I can't help that. The fields are very nice quality except they are a bit dirty. I know the place can become dirty from games on Friday night but sometimes my son goes to train on a Monday or Tuesday and it looks as if it was right after the game. Now I can't help it that much but maybe some staff to clean up would help. Overall good place to train and good school but just a bit dirty.

I went to this school, and I can safely say this place was awful. The teachers have no respect for…read morethe students, not even the quiet kids who patently do their work. The school lies to the kids and says stuff like "you must have at minimum 7 AP classes to graduate"​ when that is frankly bullshit, and multiple of the teachers ignore students with IEP's. A math teacher at this school who I will call "Mrs. Brunch"​ took me into the hallway every single day, sophomore year, to demand I apologize to her for no reason and scream I'm wasting class time. She sent my mother 4 emails when I had the hiccups in her class stating "i was purposly disruptive" and demanded I get my meds changed becuse "they were causing my hiccups." She also reported me to the office more times when I could count. The only reason I finished that class with an A is becuse she couldn't fail me without proof, and I did all my work. The chorus teacher verbally abuses kids to tears, the band directors make the band kids stand in the sun till they PASS OUT, and racism runs rampant among teachers and students. I can't tell you if the other schools in the area are better, but the one good thing I can say about this place is that there isn't much open and outward bullying, and most students respect one another. If you ask any student at this school, they will either say they hate this place or they will lie out of fear. ​

Not thanks!! My kids usually come back crying about teachers being rude and the school bathrooms…read morelooking absolutely disgusting! I do not recommend for any parents! The school lunch was RAW and my child took a photo. There was even apparently a highly offensive symbol engraved into the door from my sons complaints! I'll leave some other photos of the bathroom being disgusting that my son sent me.

Half the teachers are genuinely the most stupidest, braindead bags of flesh to ever roam this…read moreearth, give you very bad lessons whom don't correlate to the topic at hand (mrs nelson), extremely strict over simple things and restricting student rights such as getting up for physical needs or the restroom (mrs skelton,) i have to hand the stupid hat for whoever is truly happy with this school, since its disgusting, barely holding up, strict and extremely air tight in being comfy, we get its for a school but teachers dont do their jobs very good whatsoever, people are extremely problematic, shaped by this turd of a school, they give u 0 redemption chances, no one likes this school, future parents out there, do not send ur kids here, especially since of how bad the teachers teasing can get if theyre sensitive!!! they will not give any good educational practice except tests we have no time to practice for!

My daughter absolutely loves her school! Best teachers and staff on board. I'm very pleased with ET…read moreBooth Middle

I used to be a student at this school and what can I say, many reasons on why I left this school…read more They say "they care about bullying and will not be tolerated." but really they don't, they don't do shit for anyone who's being bullied. Someone I used to know was bullied lots, and parents had to call administrators over and over, and they would never do anything, even though they said they would "take care of it." They could use some more cleaning, I got terribly sick almost every month due to their lack of cleaning. Often saw cockroaches crawling behind the bathrooms signs, and there would be cockroaches crawling all over the walls. Teachers were Ok. Bathrooms were pretty trashed, like they hadn't been cleaned in years. Clubs were fun. In conclusion, I wish I would've left sooner Sorry if this seems harsh, but it's my honest review.

We've had a wonderful experience at Arnold Mill. My son…read moretransferred to this school in October, and have had such a positive move. He enjoys all the teachers, and the children have all been very welcoming and friendly. The vice principal was so caring and my son was welcomed with open arms.