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#89 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 46% of private schools

Ashley Hall School

School · Charleston, SC

A private school in Charleston, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

172 RUTLEDGE AVE, Charleston, SC 29403

  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,221
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Enrollment561
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ashley Hall School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,389/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,689

Median home value

$624,000

Median rent

$1,658/mo

College educated

56.7%

Homeownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

25.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.9%
Black5.9%
Asian3.6%
Hispanic0.9%
Two or More0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Baptist School of CharlestonPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.2 mi410Compare →
Porter-gaud SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private1–121.4 mi1,039Compare →
University School of the LowcountryPrivate · tuition7.8private3–124.3 mi80Compare →
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive EducationCharter · enrollment unverified4.0PK–124.4 mi50Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ashley Hall School is listed in Charleston, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ashley Hall School

Ashley Hall School is a private school in Charleston, SC, serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ashley Hall School

What grades does Ashley Hall School serve?

Ashley Hall School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ashley Hall School?

Ashley Hall School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Hall School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ashley Hall School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ashley Hall School rank in SC?

Ashley Hall School ranks #89 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Ashley Hall School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashley Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ashley Hall School a private school?

Yes, Ashley Hall School is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ashley Hall School a religious school?

No, Ashley Hall School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
561
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.4 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Charleston County
Area population (ZIP 29403)
22,319
Area average commute
16.4 min
Area median age
31
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29403; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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