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Harrells Christian Academy
Mintz Christian Academy

Sampson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 937 students in Sampson County, NC (there are 19 public schools, serving 8,848 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Sampson County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sampson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Harrells Christian Academy Photo
Harrells Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
360 Tomahawk Highway
Harrells, NC 28444
(910) 532-4575
(1)
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Mintz Christian Academy Photo
Mintz Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
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Map of Guiding Light Academy
Guiding Light Academy
Gr: K-6 | 15 students
Church of Christ
3270 E Darden Rd
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 249-3939
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
Christian
2605 Southeast Blvd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
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Map of The Point Christian Academy
The Point Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 57 students
Christian
102 E College St
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
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Map of Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
937 Students
137,062 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,738
$11,997
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
82 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
772 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sampson County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Sampson County, NC include Mintz Christian Academy and Harrells Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sampson County?
6 private schools are located in Sampson County.
How diverse are private schools in Sampson County?
Sampson County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Sampson County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Sampson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sampson County?
100% of private schools in Sampson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).
Which private schools in Sampson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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