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Largest North Carolina Private High Schools

Name: North Carolina Average Students Per School Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in North Carolina has 225 students (2026-27).

The largest private high school in North Carolina is Wesleyan Christian Academy, with 1,910 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 432
Top 20 Range (Students): 958–1,910
NC School Avg.: 225
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 432
Top 20 Range (Students): 958–1,910
NC School Avg.: 225
National School Avg.: 244

North Carolina Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +9.9% (+20 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	223	▲ +9	▲ +4.2%
2024	245	214	▲ +5	▲ +2.4%
2023	247	209	▼ -4	▼ -1.9%
2022	257	213	▲ +9	▲ +4.4%
2021	249	204	▲ +15	▲ +7.9%
2020	235	189	▼ -6	▼ -3.1%
2019	242	195	▲ +2	▲ +1.0%
2018	238	193	▼ -14	▼ -6.8%
2017	246	207	▲ +4	▲ +2.0%
2016	241	203	▲ +11	▲ +5.7%
2015	220	192	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — North Carolina (students range: 958–1,910, avg 225)

School Size Range: 639 1,910 Avg. School Size: 1,050

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private high schools student size?

The North Carolina average private high schools student size is 225 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the largest student size in North Carolina?

The top ranked private high schools in North Carolina include Wesleyan Christian Academy, Charlotte Country Day School and Providence Day School.

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