Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 247
- % Students of Color: 23%
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Best Cleveland County Private High Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 247
- % Students of Color: 23%
- View Cleveland County, NC School Trends
Private High Schools in Cleveland County (2026-27)
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Baptist
101 Stockton St
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 434-0303
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Baptist
113 Charity Church Rd
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 419-4574
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Baptist
260 Range Rd
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704) 734-0509
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Christian
701 West Oak Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-4261
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1050 Sam Lattimore Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 295-2661
Overview
Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
247 Students
97,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
31 Teachers
10,205 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,875
$13,935
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,521 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
3,679 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,288 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
172 Students
61,081 Students
% White Students
69%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
431 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
55 Students
21,844 Students
% of Others Students
22%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Cleveland County, NC?
5 private high schools are located in Cleveland County, NC.
How diverse are private high schools in Cleveland County?
Cleveland County private high schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cleveland County?
Which private high schools in Cleveland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Cleveland County include: Ambassador Baptist Academy vs. Twelve Oaks Academy, Willow Tree Community School vs. Twelve Oaks Academy, Twelve Oaks Academy vs. Ambassador Baptist Academy
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