For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 15 students in Faison, NC (there are 1 public school, serving 361 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Faison, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Faison, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ).
Private Schools in Faison, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Guiding Light Academy
(Church of Christ)
3270 E Darden Rd
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 249-3939
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 249-3939
Gr: K-6 | 15 students
Overview
This Town (Faison)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
15 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
33%
7%
# White Students
9 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
60%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
34,009 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Faison, NC?
1 private schools are located in Faison, NC.
What percentage of students in Faison go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Faison are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Faison?
100% of private schools in Faison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ).
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