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Northampton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 210 students in Northampton County, NC (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,623 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Northampton County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Northampton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Northeast Academy
Northeast Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students
210 Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 539-2461
(2)
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Map of Severn Mennonite School
Severn Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 15 students
Mennonite
228 New Hope Ln
Margarettsville, NC 27853
(252) 585-0291
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
210 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
173 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
34 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Northampton County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Northampton County, NC is Northeast Academy.
How many private schools are located in Northampton County?
2 private schools are located in Northampton County.
What percentage of students in Northampton County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Northampton County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northampton County?
50% of private schools in Northampton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

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