The most "Southern" boarding schools

<p>Feeling “southern” is hard to classify, but there are 2 schools in north Georgia that are worth a peek. Both Rabun Gap Nacoochie and Tallulah Falls School are in the gorgeous north Georgia Mountains. My daughter has been at Tallulah Falls for 4 years and they are a small school (less than 100 students 5 years ago and about 400 right now (where I think they are staying)) going through a growth spurt. I myself went to a NE prep school where people put sugar and milk on their grits and looked at me strangely for putting butter and salt on them.</p>

<p>And talk about a bargain…TFS is owned by the Georgia Federation of Women’s clubs and so the school has its own built in grandmothers who give gifts out during the holidays and such. Not only that, but because of that, they have managed to maintain a very competitive tuition. Its comparable to day school here in Atlanta. About half of what it would be in NE. And they offer lots of financial aid. We have been very happy there.</p>

<p>Earl, we live in Birmingham and have a boy who’s a senior at Baylor in Chattanooga. The school and city have been wonderful. My hub & I both attended UVA and yes, I consider that Southern also. Other schools with lots of Ala kids include EHS, Woodberry, (both lovely) and McCallie. A few are scattered at Deerfield , Christ, and elsewhere. I never expected to have anyone go to boarding school (our public schools are good) but I am now convinced that for the right kid, it is life changing. AWU btw, we have 2 15 yo boys and are completely undecided about where they will be next year.</p>

<p>^PelicanDad post #19.</p>

<p>For girls, ditto the suggestion to check out Foxcroft in Middleburg, VA.</p>