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The O'Neal School Photo - Art is considered an integral part of the student's curriculum starting in prekindergarten. O'Neal holds two spacious art studios that share a clay room to turn pottery as well as a kiln. O'Neal student artists consistently have a strong showing in local art competitions.
The O'Neal School

Top 3 Best North Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) serving 1,969 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) in North Carolina include Coastal Christian High School, The O'Neal School, and St. David's School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private high schools belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Honor Society (NHS) in North Carolina (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Christian High School
(Christian)
1150 The King's Highway
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 395-9995
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 536 students
The O'Neal School
The O'Neal School Photo - A comment from a parent survey states, "It's the sense of community that allows for education to be more... natural and organic somehow. - students learn when they're comfortable. It all goes hand in hand."
(8)
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Grades: PK-12
| 458 students
St. David's School
St. David's School Photo - St. David`s is an independent school in the Episcopal school tradition that prepares young men and women for college and life by challenging them to excel in the vital areas of faith, virtue and knowledge.
(Christian)
(2)
3400 White Oak Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
Grades: PK-12
| 680 students

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