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Best Wayne County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,460 students in Wayne County, NC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Wayne County, NC include Faith Christian Academy, Wayne Country Day School, and Wayne Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
57% of private high schools in Wayne County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Wayne County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1200 W Grantham St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8701
Gr: K-12 | 312 students Tuition listed
Wayne Christian School
Wayne Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
1201 Patetown Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-5605
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
480 Country Day Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-1045
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Asperger Connection School
Special Education School
503 Glendale Dr
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 920-5799
Gr: K-9 | 28 students Tuition listed
New Independence Academy
Special Education School
3000 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 288-2429
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Pathway Christian Academy
Pathway Christian Academy Photo - Pathway Christian Academy Campus
(Christian)
1302 South George Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 735-9176
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wayne Mult-purpose Juvenile School
Alternative School (Methodist)
1703 Oberry Center Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-7761
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wayne County, North Carolina

Wayne County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Eleventh Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 396-9856
Gr: K-8 | 34 students

Overview

This County (Wayne County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,460 Students
97,702 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
127 Teachers
10,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1210
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,800
$13,865
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
$6,325
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$32.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
484 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
2,538 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
3,690 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
81 Students
7,293 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
865 Students
61,245 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
432 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
383 Students
21,711 Students
% of Others Students
27%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Wayne County, NC?
The top-ranked private high schools in Wayne County, NC include Faith Christian Academy, Wayne Country Day School, and Wayne Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Wayne County?
7 private high schools are located in Wayne County.
How diverse are private high schools in Wayne County?
Wayne County private high schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
57% of private high schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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