The average private high school in North Carolina was founded around 1983 (2024).
The oldest private high school in North Carolina is Salem Academy, founded in 1772.
Year Founded Range: 1772
1969
Avg. Year Founded: 1939
Oldest Private High Schools in North Carolina (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1772
Grades: 9-12
601 South Church Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1842
Grades: 9-12
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-12
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: 9-12
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Christ School![Christ School Photo]( "Christ School Photo")
All-boys (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: 8-12
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Rank: #77.
Fletcher Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: 9-12
185 Academy Dr
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 209-6800
Rank: #88.
Mount Pisqah Academy![Mount Pisqah Academy Photo]( "Mount Pisqah Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: 9-12
75 Academy Dr
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-2535
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: PK-12
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: NS-9
2100 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: K-12
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-12
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: K-12
7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-12
429 S Broad St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-6113
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-6113
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-12
8000 Clinard Farm Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 665-9822
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 665-9822
Rank: #1616.
Asheville Christian Academy![Asheville Christian Academy Photo]( "Asheville Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-12
74 Riverwood Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 581-2200
Rank: #1717.
Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: 9-12
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Northside Christian Academy![Northside Christian Academy Photo]( "Northside Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: K-12
333 Jeremiah Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 599-9015
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 599-9015
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wilson Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: K-12
1820 Airport Blvd W
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8064
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-8064
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: 7-9
60 AMS Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-6360
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-12
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-6602
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-12
1175 Bethania Rural Hall Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(366) 969-1782
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(366) 969-1782
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-12
1901 Dobbs Farm Road
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 522-4222
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: K-12
5500 Wake Academy Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 772-6264
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: NS-12
2001 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 864-7744
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
North Hills Christian School![North Hills Christian School Photo]( "North Hills Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
2970 W Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-3005
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-3005
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
5000 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
148 Avoca Farm Rd
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 482-4748
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Pungo Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
983 W Main St
Belhaven, NC 27810
(252) 934-2678
Belhaven, NC 27810
(252) 934-2678
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: PK-12
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Rank: #34 - 4434. - 44.
Alamance Christian School![Alamance Christian School Photo]( "Alamance Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: NS-12
1336 Townbranch Rd
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-0318
Rank: #34 - 4434. - 44.
Calvary Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: K-11
1821 Rhem Ave
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-5410
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-5410
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Carolina average Private High Schools founding year?
The North Carolina average Private High Schools founding year is 1983 for 2024.
What are the Private High Schools with oldest founding year in North Carolina?
The top ranked Private High Schools in North Carolina include Salem Academy, Saint Mary's School and Oak Ridge Military Academy.
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