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Carthage Private Schools

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 85%.
100% of private schools in Carthage, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

2
Private Schools
710
Students
$10,390
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carthage)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
710 Students
137,480 Students
% Students of Color
15%
24%
0.56
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
336 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
47%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
336 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
47%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
76 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1206
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,390
$12,013
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,350
$5,734
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
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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