Is private school cheaper in High Point or Lakeland?

High Point has lower average private school tuition at $9,200/year vs $9,600/year in Lakeland. That's $400/year less, or $5,200 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing High Point over Lakeland?

Average tuition in High Point is $400/year less than Lakeland. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $5,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,500/year in High Point, $6,600/year in Lakeland.

How do High Point and Lakeland private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. High Point averages $9,200/year ($3,150 below average). Lakeland averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average).

Private School Cost: High Point vs Lakeland

High Point averages $400/year less for private school (4% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.

Bottom Line

High Point is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,200/year vs $9,600/year in Lakeland. Religious schools run $6,500/year on the low end.

High Point

$9,200

avg tuition/year

$3,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Lakeland

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	High Point	Lakeland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,200/yr	$9,600/yr	-$400
Religious Schools	$6,500/yr	$6,600/yr	-$100
Independent/Prep	$19,400/yr	$19,800/yr	-$400
Elementary (K-5)	$7,800/yr	$8,200/yr	-$400
Middle School (6-8)	$9,200/yr	$9,600/yr	-$400
High School (9-12)	$11,000/yr	$11,500/yr	-$500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

High Point

$119,600

Lakeland

$124,800

Choosing High Point saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.

Sample Schools

High Point

Wesleyan Christian Academy (HP)

Christian · K–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Greensboro Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,400/yr

Lakeland

All Saints Academy (Lakeland)

Catholic · PK–12 · $13,800/yr

Victory Christian School (Lakeland)

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr

Full High Point breakdown → Full Lakeland breakdown →

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.