Haywood County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 234 students in Haywood County, NC.
75% of private high schools in Haywood County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Haywood County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
(4)
The Academy At Soar Photo
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Haywood Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
(3)
Map of St. Joseph Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Catholic
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
234 Students
97,630 Students
% Average Students of Color
71%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
10,253 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
48%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,650
$12,156
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
35%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,505 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
3,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,283 Students
% Black Students
0%
7%
# White Students
154 Students
60,844 Students
% White Students
61%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
93 Students
22,096 Students
% of Others Students
37%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Haywood County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Haywood County, NC is Bethel Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Haywood County?
4 private high schools are located in Haywood County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Haywood County?
75% of private high schools in Haywood County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Haywood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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