Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute

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)

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Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

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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
Laurinburg Normal & Industrial Institute Student 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)

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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $9,748 for elementary schools and $10,648 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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