The O'Neal School

The O'Neal School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3300 AIRPORT Rd,  Southern Pines, NC
4.2
4.1
463 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Elmore
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$20,990

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
73.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
57.4%
Male
42.6%
White
76.3%
Two or more races
11.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Black
4%
Hispanic
3.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#19 Best HS For Stem in North Carolina
#23 Best Private K12 Schools in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 43 Students
North Carolina State University 34 Students
Duke University 23 Students
Appalachian State University 19 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 18 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 15 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 15 Students
Wake Forest University 15 Students
Elon University 14 Students
Clemson University 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 21 Students
Business 15 Students
Biology 15 Students
Chemistry 10 Students
History 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 8 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Economics 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 54 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
6/10/2020
The O'Neal School has brought a lot of value to my academic career for the 3 years I have been here. The teachers are amazing and come everyday to make my classmates and I more prepared for college. The O'Neal atmosphere is something you don't feel at every school. It's an atmosphere that can't be described in words but only seen with your eyes. Not only has the educational aspect has brought me value but also the athletics. The awesome facilities on the O'Neal campus has brought many victories to our Falcon teams. The experience at O'Neal as phenomenal and I know that as my years gone on it will only get better.
5.0 NicheUser
12/28/2018
I absolutely loved this school! Teachers are outstanding. I loved the small atmosphere of the upper school. The classes were small so I was able to receive more one on one help.
5.0 Alum
5/31/2018
The O'Neal School was a fantastic experience. They have a fantastic campus and a teaching staff that truly cares about the success and experience of their students. The small class sizes allow the students to have strong relationships with the faculty and make it easy for any student to join a sports team. Definitely recommend.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 45 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/15/2025
We have been a part of the O'Neal School for four years and could not recommend it more. If you are looking for a great private education, that is not faith-based, this is the school for you. We found the small class size allows our students to always find their voice, use their voice, and are alway...
5.0 other
9/15/2025
Without a doubt, the staff at The O’Neal School are highly qualified educators with many having Masters level and beyond. However, what is most impressive is the relationship building that takes place between school and home. There are so many experiences for students and families alike that set O’N...
5.0 parent
9/13/2025
I couldn't imagine sending my children anywhere else. It is a safe and inclusive place and truly feels like a community. Both my children have attended since Pre-K 3, and I am consistently impressed with the quality of care as well as education. My middle school-aged son can play a sport every seaso...
1.0 parent
9/12/2025
I do not recommend The O'Neal school. This school does not recognize 504 plans. Instead, they make you pay for expensive private testing before they’ll even consider any accommodations. And even then, the only real support they offered was extra time on tests. Their so-called “academic plan” looks g...

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The O'Neal School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 3300 AIRPORT Rd in Southern Pines, in the Pinehurst neighborhood. Annual tuition is $20,990. The school has a total enrollment of 463 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The O'Neal School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $507,864. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sandhills Classical Christian School, Covenant Preparatory School, Calvary Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Southern Pines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The O'Neal School.

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