All three of my children have gone all the way through The O'Neal School and have attended the first college of their choice. My oldest was totally involved in every aspect of school from clubs to sports and continued that in college, where she graduated with degrees in math and computer technology.
... Read more My second child is a Marine Biologist who graduated top of her class, and my 'baby' is a junior in college already working in her field of Social Services. They were given, and accepted, opportunities at The O'Neal School that prepared them not only for university life, but for life itself. My wife and I can't imagine them ever having gone to any other school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
My daughter started attending O'Neal last year in PreK and is currently enrolled in Kindergarten. This school is excellent and addresses the needs of the whole child. My daughter thoroughly enjoys school and is academically ahead of her peers in many other schools; both in and out of NC. She can already
... Read more read and attends Spanish class regularly. This school teaches in a creative academic environment where children are thirsty for more and their individual needs are met due to the smaller classroom sizes. My daughter has so much fun learning that she doesn't realize she did a science experiment, read a map, graphed a chart, enjoyed music class and spent time building strong friendships all in one day of Kindergarten. The environment is extremely safe and nurturing; O'Neal is like a second family and has helped my daughter not survive, but thrive during the hardships of military deployments. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
Not only am I a parent of three children who attend the school, but also a graduate of O'Neal. I am very pleased with the school as a whole. My children are very happy and enjoy school. I am also pleased with the curriculum and the willingness of the teachers to help the students whenever needed.
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Posted by a parent on 09/14/09
As a parent who has been at The O'Neal School for ten years, we are very pleased with the school. It is a wonderful environment to bring my children to every day. There is nothing in the area which can compare.
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/09
My daughter graduated from the O'Neal School two years ago and because of the small class size, the personal attention given by the faculty, and the attention given to developing an independent 'whole' child, she was more than well-prepared for college and continues to blossom every day. I now have
... Read more a senior at the school who wakes up with a smile on his face every morning and goes to school early even if it is not required. Anyone who has a high school senior knows what a joy it is for a parent to see his/her 18 year old this happy. It tells me the O'Neal School is doing things right. I can't imagine my kids at another school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
this school is wonderfull in the following. . . *Achademics *A balance between sports and school work *Sports *Keeping the enviroment save and clean
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Posted by a student on 10/01/08
Outstanding school! You willl not find any better in the Sandhills.
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Posted by a parent on 07/16/08
A school is below average when they change their mission statement and do not inform parents. The administration manages on opinion not fact. Every child has an ability to learn and should be appreciated by the teachers who go above the call of duty. Team is between the parent, teacher, student and
... Read more school. It should not be limited to the team within the school. The vision is limited when you forget about the child. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/05/08
The school has an excellent academic record. However, this is markedly offset by a negative parental influence which is fueled by financial contribution. There is little support for the teachers who try to instill accountability into the students. Parents would simply change teachers if the teacher
... Read more was perceived as being too demanding. The students have learned a sense of entitlement and control over the faculty due to the financial power of the parents. This has depleted the student drive as illustrated by the list of colleges for their graduates. The parents need to allow the teachers the autonomy to teach and grade without regard to the financial standing of the student's family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/06
As a former student, I can honestly say that O'Neal more than prepared me for college. The teaches are dedicated, and there are plenty of extracurriculars available. The best part of the O'Neal experience is the focus on cummunity service. In my opinion, the language and history departments are the
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Southern Pnes schools — O'neal School is located at 3300 Airport Road, Southern Pnes NC 28387. 3300 Airport Road is in the 28387 ZIP code in Southern Pnes, NC O'neal School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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