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Harrells Christian Academy Photo - A Chapel Program

Best Sampson County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 937 students in Sampson County, NC (there are , serving 8,848 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Sampson County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sampson County, NC include Mintz Christian Academy and Harrells Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Sampson County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Top-Ranked Sampson County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrells Christian Academy
Harrells Christian Academy Photo - A Chapel Program
(Christian)
(1)
360 Tomahawk Highway
Harrells, NC 28444
(910) 532-4575
Gr: K-12 | 395 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mintz Christian Academy
Mintz Christian Academy Photo - Elementary and upper school buildings
(Christian)
2741 Mintz Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 490-9221
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guiding Light Academy
(Church of Christ)
3270 E Darden Rd
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 249-3939
Gr: K-6 | 15 students
New Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
2605 Southeast Blvd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3700
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
The Point Christian Academy
(Christian)
102 E College St
Salemburg, NC 28385
(191) 052-5360
Gr: K-10 | 57 students Tuition listed
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students

Overview

This County (Sampson County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
937 Students
137,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
13,671 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,738
$13,302
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
82 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
772 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
496 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
63 Students
34,479 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sampson County, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Sampson County, NC include Mintz Christian Academy and Harrells Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sampson County?
6 private schools are located in Sampson County.
How diverse are private schools in Sampson County?
Sampson County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Sampson County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Sampson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sampson County?
100% of private schools in Sampson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).
Which private schools in Sampson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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