For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 234 students in Haywood County, NC.
The top ranked private high schools in Haywood County, NC include St. Joseph Academy and Bethel Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the North Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked Haywood County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Park St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-4492
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3435
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
77 Sutton Loop
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-0229
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Haywood County, NC?
The top ranked private high schools in Haywood County, NC include St. Joseph Academy and Bethel Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Haywood County?
4 private high schools are located in Haywood County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Haywood County?
Which private high schools in Haywood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Haywood County include: Bethel Christian Academy vs. Haywood Christian Academy, St. Joseph Academy vs. Haywood Christian Academy, Haywood Christian Academy vs. Bethel Christian Academy
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