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Best North Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools serving 7,252 students in North Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in North Carolina.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in North Carolina include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Cape Fear Academy, and Salem Academy.
The average tuition cost is $26,673, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $13,935.
14% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in North Carolina (2026-27)

Hill Learning Center Photo
Hill Learning Center
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
(4)
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Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill Photo
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
4011 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 402-8262
(5)
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Noble Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
3310 Horse Pen Creek Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 282-7044
(1)
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Salisbury Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-3002
(31)
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Asheville School
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 29
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
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The Burlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
(8)
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Cape Fear Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 820 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 38
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
(6)
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Carolina Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
(1)
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Charlotte Latin School
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
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Davidson Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
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Greensboro Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,023 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
5401 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 387-2308
(24)
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New Garden Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Friends
1128 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 299-0964
(8)
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Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
(5)
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St. David's School
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
3400 White Oak Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
(2)
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Salem Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls
601 South Church Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 721-2643
(2)
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Summit School Inc
Gr: NS-9 | 545 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
2100 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 722-2777
(3)
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Westchester Country Day School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
2045 N. Old Greensboro Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-2128
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Woodlawn School
Gr: K-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
135 Woodlawn School Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
(3)
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The Fletcher School
Gr: 1-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
8500 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 365-4658
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Hobgood Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 S Beech St
Hobgood, NC 27843
(252) 826-4116
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in North Carolina include Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Cape Fear Academy, and Salem Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools are located in North Carolina?
21 private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools are located in North Carolina.
How much do private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $26,673, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $13,935.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
14% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).
21
Private Schools
7,252
Students
$26,673
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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