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Carthage Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 710 students in Carthage, NC, 36% of all K-12 students in Carthage, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Carthage, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Carthage Private Schools (2026-27)

Sandhills Classical Christian School Photo
Sandhills Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1487 Rays Bridge Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 695-1874
(1)
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Map of Fellowship Christian Academy
Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 71 students
Christian
1305 Hulsey Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(406) 396-2280
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Carthage, NC Private School Trends (7-Year)

2
Private Schools
710
Students
+117.8% (+384 students) 7-yr
$10,390
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
+28.6% (+4 students) 7-yr
15%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+5.0 pp) 7-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+80.0% (+4.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carthage)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
882 Schools
# Students
710 Students
137,055 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025355179179
2024309171172
2023248169174
2022258173185
2021205166180
2020205157171
2019175162175
2018163158172
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% Students of Color
15%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202515%24%34%
202411%23%34%
20236%23%33%
20228%21%33%
20218%21%32%
20208%20%32%
201910%20%31%
201810%19%31%
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0.56
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.560.580.65
20240.550.580.65
20230.250.580.65
20220.300.560.64
20210.360.550.64
20200.360.540.64
20190.410.530.63
20180.430.530.63
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%5%9%
20244%5%9%
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# Black Students
8 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%7%7%
20241%7%7%
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# White Students
336 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
47%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202547%59%52%
202454%60%52%
202315%59%52%
202217%62%54%
202122%63%54%
202022%64%54%
201927%64%56%
201829%65%56%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
336 Students
34,468 Students
% of Others Students
47%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202547%25%26%
202439%24%26%
202385%26%25%
202282%25%25%
202177%24%25%
202077%22%24%
201972%23%24%
201870%22%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
76 Teachers
13,667 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20259:110:111:1
202415:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20195:110:112:1
20185:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202548%47%55%
202453%47%54%
202353%48%54%
202253%47%54%
202153%48%54%
202053%47%54%
201953%46%53%
201853%45%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025181515
2024141515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1207
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,390
$13,306
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202530%30%34%
202430%28%34%
202330%28%34%
202230%27%33%
202130%27%33%
202030%25%32%
201930%24%31%
201830%21%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,350
$5,509

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarthage, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$3,350$5,515$7,073
2024$3,350$5,459$6,930
2023$3,350$5,483$6,469
2022$3,350$4,974$6,289
2021$3,350$4,960$6,055
2020$3,350$5,013$5,921
2019$3,350$5,020$5,795
2018$2,000$4,398$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carthage, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Carthage, NC is Sandhills Classical Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Carthage?
2 private schools are located in Carthage.
What percentage of students in Carthage go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Carthage are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carthage?
100% of private schools in Carthage are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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