The Laurinburg Institute is a private, non-sectarian preparatory school offering residential education in grades 9 through 12.
Laurinburg Institute reflects a history of excellence and achievement. It is now the only Black institution of its kind in the United States.
Started in 1904 by Emmanuel Monty and Tinny McDuffie, with only a small piece of swamp land and a dream of providing quality education and guidance for black childen.
That dream is being realized every day, but it has not been without a tremendous challenge.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute often compared to?
Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Scotland Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute?
The application deadline for Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute is Scotland Christian Academy (4.0 miles away)
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Miles
Grades
Students
Scotland Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 228 students 4 miles 10300 Mccoll Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7722
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7722
4
PK-12
228
Grades: 9-12 | 148 students 433 miles 361 Pine Forge Rd
Pine Forge, PA 19548
(610) 326-5800
Pine Forge, PA 19548
(610) 326-5800
433
9-12
148
Grades: 4-9 | 319 students 688.3 miles 516 Monument Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-3606
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-3606
688.3
4-9
319
Grades: 9-12 | 147 students 634.2 miles 5096 Highway 49 S
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(601) 845-2214
Piney Woods, MS 39148
(601) 845-2214
634.2
9-12
147
Grades: K-12 631.9 miles 192 Ninth Street
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 272-6679
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 272-6679
631.9
K-12
n/a
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