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Southern Pines Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 601 students in Southern Pines, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private high schools in Southern Pines, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Southern Pines 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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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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Southern Pines, NC Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
601
Students
$21,990
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Southern Pines)
This State (NC)
# Schools
2 Schools
448 Schools
# Students
601 Students
97,550 Students
% Students of Color
10%
22%
0.36
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
484 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
2,505 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
3,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
32 Students
7,283 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
476 Students
60,844 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
75 Students
22,016 Students
% of Others Students
13%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,252 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,990
$12,537
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Southern Pines, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Southern Pines, NC is The O'Neal School.
How many private high schools are located in Southern Pines?
2 private high schools are located in Southern Pines.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Southern Pines?
50% of private high schools in Southern Pines are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Southern Pines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Southern Pines include: Calvary Christian School vs. The O'Neal School

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