#25 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Hickory Grove Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade742 students11 students per teacher
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College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Private high schools in North Carolina where the most graduates go on to four-year colleges. Top 50 of 120 schools.
#26 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
The O'Neal School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Southern Pines, NC
A+Overall grade483 students8 students per teacher
#27 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Community Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Wilson, NC
A-Overall grade378 students11 students per teacher
#28 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Ravenscroft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade1,215 students8 students per teacher
#29 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Metrolina Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Indian Trail, NC
BOverall grade1,200 students13 students per teacher
#30 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Cannon School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Concord, NC
AOverall grade1,017 students11 students per teacher
#31 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Calvary Day School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Winston-Salem, NC
BOverall grade823 students14 students per teacher
#32 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Gaston Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Gastonia, NC
AOverall grade398 students9 students per teacher
#33 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Christ School
Episcopal school · Grades 8–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Arden, NC
A+Overall gradeAll boys301 students7 students per teacher
#34 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Charlotte Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade1,330 students14 students per teacher
#35 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Carolina Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Asheville, NC
A+Overall grade587 students8 students per teacher
#36 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Fayetteville Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Fayetteville, NC
AOverall grade364 students9 students per teacher
#37 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Rocky Mount Academy
Independent school · Grade 1
96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rocky Mount, NC
AOverall grade25 students1 students per teacher
#38 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Forsyth Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Lewisville, NC
BOverall grade2,150 students24 students per teacher
#39 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Cary Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Cary, NC
BOverall grade844 students16 students per teacher
#40 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Asheville Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Swannanoa, NC
A-Overall grade757 students11 students per teacher
#41 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Thales Academy Apex Jh/Hs
Independent school · Grades 6–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Apex, NC
B-Overall grade653 students15 students per teacher
#42 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Hickory Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Hickory, NC
A+Overall grade529 students8 students per teacher
#43 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Greenville Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Greenville, NC
BOverall grade365 students13 students per teacher
#44 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Victory Christian Center School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
A-Overall grade219 students10 students per teacher
#45 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
The Oakwood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Greenville, NC
A+Overall grade313 students5 students per teacher
#46 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Community Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Reidsville, NC
AOverall grade223 students10 students per teacher
#47 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Northside Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade186 students9 students per teacher
#48 College-Bound Private High Schools in North Carolina
Grace Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade874 students12 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.