The O'Neal School vs. Sandhills Classical Christian School
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The O'Neal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Sandhills Classical Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
O`Neal is a college preparatory private school in Moore County NC serving families in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Whispering Pines, Sanford, West End, Aberdeen, and the surrounding areas.
The safe, nurturing environment provided offers a highly recognized early childhood education for preschool level students continuing through kindergarten and elementary school grades.
Its mission is the cultivation of academic excellence, character development, and physical well-being from prekindergarten to middle school and through the high school division.
The School is one of few educational institutions among Moore County Schools that is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) qualified for membership through its accreditation with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
Whether considering an education in public schools, private schools, homeschooling, or charter schools, O`Neal is worth a visit.
Sandhills Classical Christian School provides a classical, Christian education for grades Preschool-12.
SCCS's unique education revolves around the time-tested western liberal arts tradition focusing on reading great literature, learning to write persuasively and instruction in Latin and formal Logic.
This teaching is complemented with enrichment through our field trips, fine arts and other experiential learning.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1971
1999
Students Body
Total Students
427 students
639 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
75
Pre-K Students
51
58
Kindergarten Students
32
52
Grade 1 Students
30
42
Grade 2 Students
26
46
Grade 3 Students
28
46
Grade 4 Students
36
46
Grade 5 Students
27
40
Grade 6 Students
38
42
Grade 7 Students
37
42
Grade 8 Students
42
36
Grade 9 Students
18
39
Grade 10 Students
33
29
Grade 11 Students
8
27
Grade 12 Students
21
19
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
69 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
54%
48%
Average Class Size
15
18
Number of AP Classes
20
5
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1250
1210
Average ACT score
26
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,990
$10,390
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $9,180-$20,990 depending on grade level.
3 Year Old 2 Day (half): 2400
3 Year Old 3 Day (half): 2760
4 Year Old 4 Day (half): 3060
3 Year Old 5 Day (full): 5140
4 Year Old 5 Day (full): 5140
PreKindergarten (half): 4260
PreKindergarten (full): 5980
K Half Day: 7130
KF-6: 10,390
7-12: 10,750
% on Financial Aid
33%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,350
Acceptance Rate
72%
90%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Breanna Orentlikher
Angela Pihlgren
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Brittany Wicks
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubBook Club
Card ClubCum Laude Society
Dungeons and DragonsElementary Battle of the Books
Finance ClubHonor Council
International ClubLeadership Club
Lego ClubLiterary Magazine - Blackbird's Eye Club
Math ClubModel UN
Morgan's MessageNational Honor Society
Newspaper ClubO'Neal Volunteers / Key Club
Science OlympiadSelf Care Club
Student ForumTutoring Club
WEP/Karimu - Women's Empowerment ClubYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
The O'Nealers - Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fellowship of Christian AthletesRunning Club
Ultimate Frisbee/Pickleball
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubCheer
ChessLego Club
Running ClubSoccer Club
Spanish ClubYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and ChoirDrama Club
