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Best Transylvania County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 37 students in Transylvania County, NC.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private high schools in Transylvania County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Transylvania County Private High Schools (2026-27)

The Outdoor Academy Photo
The Outdoor Academy
Gr: 10-11 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
43 Hart Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
(20)
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Map of Anchor Baptist Academy
Anchor Baptist Academy
Gr: K-11 | 13 students
Baptist
3232 Hendersonville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-7610
(1)
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Map of Calvary Baptist Mission Academy
Calvary Baptist Mission Academy
Gr: K-12
Baptist
100 Cemetery Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 884-3818
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearTransylvania County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
37 Students
97,578 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202519223253
202421214245
202323209247
202221213257
202121204249
202021189235
201918195242
201818193238
201718207246
201618203241
201520192220
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% Average Students of Color
11%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202511%22%32%
202410%21%31%
20238%22%31%
20225%20%30%
20215%20%30%
20204%19%29%
20175%19%30%
20165%20%30%
201515%19%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,205 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20253:110:110:1
20243:110:110:1
20233:110:110:1
20224:110:110:1
20214:19:110:1
20203:19:110:1
20193:19:110:1
20183:110:110:1
20173:110:110:1
20163:110:110:1
20154:110:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202599%47%57%
202499%47%57%
202399%49%57%
202299%49%56%
202199%49%56%
202099%49%56%
201999%48%55%
201899%46%55%
201799%45%55%
201699%44%54%
201599%44%54%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025121514
202481514
202381514
2022101514
2021101514
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,083
$13,925

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$19,083$14,095$17,997
2024$17,675$11,845$17,011
2023$17,675$10,869$16,191
2022$17,250$10,065$15,821
2021$17,250$10,160$15,331
2020$13,225$10,523$15,046
2019$13,225$10,520$14,791
2018$13,225$9,995$14,527
2017$13,225$9,553$14,161
2016$10,875$9,207$13,713
2015$19,500$9,892$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202560%34%38%
202456%30%37%
202356%30%36%
202250%29%36%
202150%29%36%
202050%28%35%
201950%27%34%
201850%23%33%
201750%22%32%
201650%22%31%
201550%21%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
$6,229

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$18,000$6,300$9,714
2024$18,000$6,375$9,498
2023$18,000$6,661$8,890
2022$8,000$6,090$8,717
2021$8,000$6,095$8,472
2020$8,000$6,171$8,370
2019$8,000$6,317$7,924
2018$8,000$5,212$7,471
2017$8,000$5,931$7,202
2016$5,000$5,920$6,993
2015$5,000$5,590$6,822
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.190.550.61
20240.220.540.60
20230.230.550.60
20220.140.520.58
20210.140.510.57
20200.090.500.57
20190.200.480.56
20180.200.470.55
20170.200.460.54
20160.200.460.54
20150.460.440.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,521 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20258%3%5%
20248%3%6%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,679 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20253%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%4%8%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%8%
20203%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
7,288 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
36 Students
61,081 Students
% White Students
90%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202589%63%59%
202488%64%60%
202387%63%60%
202293%66%62%
202193%67%63%
202095%69%64%
201989%70%64%
201889%71%65%
201789%71%66%
201689%71%66%
201569%73%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
431 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
21,815 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTransylvania County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20242%20%15%
202311%22%16%
20225%21%16%
20215%19%15%
20202%17%14%
201911%17%14%
201811%17%13%
201711%18%14%
201611%18%13%
20152%15%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Transylvania County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Transylvania County, NC is The Outdoor Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Transylvania County?
3 private high schools are located in Transylvania County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Transylvania County?
67% of private high schools in Transylvania County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private high schools in Transylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Transylvania County include: Calvary Baptist Mission Academy vs. Anchor Baptist Academy, Anchor Baptist Academy vs. Calvary Baptist Mission Academy

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