The O'Neal School -  College Preparatory School

The O’Neal School, founded in 1971, has been providing an outstanding college-preparatory independent school education for over 40 years.

O’Neal is accredited jointly by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Active memberships are held in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS), the Cum Laude Society, the National Honor Society, and Tuition Aid/Data Services (TADS).

​The O’Neal School has 54 faculty members. 74% have completed post graduate studies.

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Moore County Schools offers a comprehensive curriculum K-12 that includes workforce development, programs for special needs and gifted students and arts education. All three high schools offer a variety of Advanced Placement course, as well as other academically challenging opportunities for all students. ​The district's students have consistently met or exceeded growth expectations in the state's "ABCs" accountability program. In addition, the district's 2011 SAT average of 1025 exceeded the national average by 14 points and the state average by 24 points. Moore County Schools supports the efforts of teachers pursuing National Board Certification.Moore County, North Carolina, is economically diverse and noted for its high quality of life. Although agriculture has always played an important part in the county's economics, today's major industries include tourism, health care, and education. Pinehurst, home of the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Golf Championships, is world renowned for golf and recreation.Sandhills Community College, the first community college in the state, is recognized as one of the premier community colleges in the nation.