For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 328 students in Lumberton, NC (there are 16 public schools, serving 8,085 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Lumberton, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Lumberton, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Lumberton, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5071 Old Whiteville Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-1011
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-1011
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Tuition listed
Riverside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3644 Us Highway 74 W
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
Robeson County Multi Purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
210 Legend Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Gr: 7-9 | 6 students
Overview
This Town (Lumberton)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
328 Students
136,591 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
37 Teachers
13,631 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.58
# American Indian Students
77 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
234 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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 Lumberton, NC?
3 private schools are located in Lumberton, NC.
What percentage of students in Lumberton go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Lumberton are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lumberton?
67% of private schools in Lumberton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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