Best Schools in Mountain Rest, South Carolina
1 schools · 1 Other
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Schools
1
0 public · 1 private
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$219,100
home value · ACS
Schools
1
0 public · 1 private
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$219,100
home value · ACS
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median home value
- $219,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78%
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
About Schools in Mountain Rest, South Carolina
Mountain Rest, South Carolina is home to 1 schools, including 0 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span .
Mountain Rest's community shows 40% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 15.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whetstone Academy LlcPrivate 23 students · 4th–10th | Not Rated |
Schools in Mountain Rest
Mountain Rest, South Carolina · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Home Value
$219,100
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
Population
1,754
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Community Profile
It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $219,100, with a median rent of $1,012/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.0%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Mountain Rest, South Carolina
How many schools are in Mountain Rest, South Carolina?
Mountain Rest has 1 schools, including 0 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the education level in Mountain Rest, South Carolina?
According to Census data, 40% of adults in Mountain Rest have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
Are there private schools in Mountain Rest, South Carolina?
Yes, Mountain Rest has 1 private school alongside 0 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain Rest, South Carolina?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mountain Rest is 5.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mountain Rest, South Carolina?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.