Very Good
#115 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 28% of private schools
The O'neal School
School · Southern Pines, NC
A private school in Southern Pines, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3300 AIRPORT RD, Southern Pines, NC 28387
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The O'neal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,422/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,587
Median home value
$366,600
Median rent
$1,137/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Stars CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 886 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The O'neal School is listed in Southern Pines, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The O'neal School
The O'neal School is a private school in Southern Pines, NC, serving approximately 489 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The O'neal School
What grades does The O'neal School serve?
The O'neal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The O'neal School?
The O'neal School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The O'neal School?
The student-teacher ratio at The O'neal School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The O'neal School rank in NC?
The O'neal School ranks #115 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is The O'neal School's MySchoolScout rating?
The O'neal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The O'neal School a private school?
Yes, The O'neal School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The O'neal School a religious school?
No, The O'neal School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Moore County
- Phone
- (910) 690-6920
- Area population (ZIP 28387)
- 15,643
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28387; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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