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Sandhills Classical Christian School
The O'Neal School Top 15 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (NC)

Moore County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,277 students in Moore County, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
80% of private high schools in Moore County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

The O'Neal School Photo
The O'Neal School
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 28
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
(8)
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Sandhills Classical Christian School Photo
Sandhills Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1487 Rays Bridge Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 695-1874
(1)
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students
Christian
400 S Bennett St
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8311
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Map of Highland Christian Academy
Highland Christian Academy
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students
Baptist
5587 Us Highway 1 N
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-0494
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,277 Students
97,550 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
146 Teachers
10,252 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,190
$12,537
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,350
$6,529
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
2,505 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
3,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
40 Students
7,283 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
772 Students
60,844 Students
% White Students
61%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
414 Students
22,016 Students
% of Others Students
32%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Moore County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Moore County, NC include The O'Neal School and Sandhills Classical Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Moore County?
4 private high schools are located in Moore County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Moore County?
80% of private high schools in Moore County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Moore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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