For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 161 students in 28472, NC (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,017 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 28472, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in 28472, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in 28472, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carolina Adventist Academy ![Carolina Adventist Academy Photo - Winners of the 9th Annual Leola Wade Oratorical Contest in Atlanta, GA.]( "Carolina Adventist Academy Photo - Winners of the 9th Annual Leola Wade Oratorical Contest in Atlanta, GA.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3710 James B White Hwy S
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 640-0855
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 640-0855
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
4934 Peacock Road
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 445-0460
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 445-0460
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
28472, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 507
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-7530
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-7530
Gr: NS-12 | 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 28472, NC?
2 private schools are located in 28472, NC.
What percentage of students in 28472 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 28472 are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 28472?
100% of private schools in 28472 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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