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Columbus County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 161 students in Columbus County, NC (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,145 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 Columbus County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Columbus County (2026-27)

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Carolina Adventist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
3710 James B White Hwy S
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 640-0855
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Columbus Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
4934 Peacock Road
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 445-0460
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Columbus County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 42 students
Baptist
26998 E Andrew Jackson Hwy
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-2432
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: 5-7 | 3 students
1386 Delco Prosper Rd
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 655-8183
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: 8-11 | 6 students
Baptist
27139 Andrew Jackson Hwy E
Delco, NC 28436
(910) 523-3286
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Map of Waccamaw Academy
Waccamaw Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 122 students
Po Box 507
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-7530
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
161 Students
137,480 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
13,777 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
48%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,550
$12,013
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
25 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
16%
7%
# White Students
107 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
66%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
21 Students
34,868 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Columbus County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Columbus County, NC.
What percentage of students in Columbus County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Columbus County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus County?
100% of private schools in Columbus County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Columbus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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