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Lexington Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 898 students in Lexington, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools in Lexington, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lexington Private High Schools (2026-27)

Sheets Memorial Christian School Photo
Sheets Memorial Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4224
(3)
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Map of Union Grove Christian School
Union Grove Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2295 Union Grove Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-3105
(1)
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Map of Galilee Christian Academy
Galilee Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Baptist
101 E. Park Ave.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 300-7207
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Lexington, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Riverwood Academy
Riverwood Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
1448 East U.S. Hwy 64
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 224-2477
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Lexington, NC Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
898
Students
+14.8% (+116 students) 10-yr
$4,687
Avg. Tuition
+28.5% (+$1,039) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+5.9% (+1 student) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
+14.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-17.6% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lexington)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
451 Schools
# Students
898 Students
97,607 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025299223253
2024299214245
2023302209247
2022302213257
2021302204249
2020251189235
2019252195242
2018252193238
2017367207246
2016368203241
2015391192220
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% Students of Color
8%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20258%22%32%
20248%21%31%
20235%22%31%
20225%20%30%
20215%20%30%
20205%19%29%
20195%19%29%
20185%17%28%
20177%19%30%
20167%20%30%
20157%19%30%
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0.45
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20250.450.550.61
20240.450.540.60
20230.490.550.60
20220.490.520.58
20210.490.510.57
20200.380.500.57
20190.370.480.56
20180.370.470.55
20170.380.460.54
20160.380.460.54
20150.430.440.53
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,521 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%6%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
3,679 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20253%4%9%
20243%4%9%
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# Black Students
22 Students
7,288 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
20252%8%8%
20242%8%8%
20234%8%8%
20224%8%8%
20214%8%8%
20204%8%8%
20194%7%8%
20184%7%8%
20174%7%8%
20164%7%8%
20154%7%9%
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# White Students
631 Students
61,081 Students
% White Students
70%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202570%63%59%
202470%64%60%
202364%63%60%
202264%66%62%
202164%67%63%
202077%69%64%
201977%70%64%
201877%71%65%
201777%71%66%
201677%71%66%
201572%73%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
212 Students
21,844 Students
% of Others Students
24%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202524%22%17%
202424%20%15%
202332%22%16%
202232%21%16%
202132%19%15%
202019%17%14%
201919%17%14%
201819%17%13%
201719%18%14%
201619%18%13%
201524%15%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
10,205 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202514:110:110:1
202414:110:110:1
202314:110:110:1
202214:110:110:1
202114:19:110:1
202014:19:110:1
201914:19:110:1
201814:110:110:1
201715:110:110:1
201615:110:110:1
201517:110:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202538%47%57%
202438%47%57%
202338%49%57%
202238%49%56%
202138%49%56%
202028%49%56%
201928%48%55%
201828%46%55%
201728%45%55%
201628%44%54%
201528%44%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025181514
2024181514
2023181514
2022181514
2021181514
2020171514
2019171414
2018171514
2017171514
2016171514
2015171414
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,687
$13,935

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
2025$4,687$14,095$17,997
2024$4,687$11,845$17,011
2023$4,687$10,869$16,191
2022$4,687$10,065$15,821
2021$4,687$10,160$15,331
2020$4,525$10,523$15,046
2019$4,525$10,520$14,791
2018$4,050$9,995$14,527
2017$4,050$9,553$14,161
2016$3,950$9,207$13,713
2015$3,648$9,892$13,065
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, NC AvgNorth Carolina (NC)National
202595%81%79%
202495%86%81%
202395%87%81%
202295%86%81%
202195%85%81%
202095%85%81%
201995%84%81%
201895%83%80%
201795%84%81%
201695%85%80%
201595%85%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Lexington, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Lexington, NC include Sheets Memorial Christian School and Union Grove Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Lexington?
3 private high schools are located in Lexington.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington?
100% of private high schools in Lexington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private high schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?

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