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#168 of 192 private schools in SC

Bob Jones Academy

School

1700 WADE HAMPTON BLVD, Greenville, SC 29614

Private

Enrollment

1,012

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

South Carolina private schools

#168 of 192

In Greenville

#14 of 16

public schools

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Bob Jones Academy

4.9/10

School in Greenville · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bob Jones Academy

Bob Jones Academy is a private school in Greenville, SC. Bob Jones Academy serves approximately 1,012 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bob Jones Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 192 private schools in SC.

How it compares1.3 pts below SC schools
  • This school 4.9 · Below Average
  • SC avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Bob Jones Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bob Jones Academy compares to 51 public schools serving similar grades in Greenville, SC

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
This School
vs
14.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,012
This School
vs
818
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.9
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.3% vs 0%
Asian 4.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.3% vs 0%
Black 0.5% vs 0%
Bob Jones Academy Greenville Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Bob Jones Academy (this school) 4.9
League Academy 6.3
Greenville Middle Academy 6.4
East North Street Academy 6.4
Summit Drive Elementary 7.6
Meyer Center for Special Children 8.3
Wade Hampton High 7.5
Lake Forest Elementary 6.5
Cyber Academy of South Carolina 5.3
Overbrook Child Development Center 5.1
Stone Academy 8.4
Sevier Middle 6.0
Sterling School 8.7
Mitchell Road Elementary 7.3
SC Governor's School for Arts and Humanities 8.6
Cherrydale Elementary 3.9
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary 7.4
Pelham Road Elementary 8.1
Greenville Technical Charter High School 9.4
Beck International Academy 5.8
Greenville Senior High Academy 7.4

Showing 20 of 51 schools. View all schools in Greenville

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,238.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 17%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Enrollment 1,012
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.3%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic 2.3%
Pacific Islander 1.2%
Native American 0.7%
Black 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1700 WADE HAMPTON BLVD, Greenville, SC 29614

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bob Jones Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. HIDDEN TREASURE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Taylors), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cyber Academy of South Carolina (rated 5.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Greenville, see our Greenville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
WHITE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN Greenville 0.4 mi
League Academy Greenville 0.8 mi 6.3
Greenville Middle Academy Greenville 1.0 mi 6.4
East North Street Academy Greenville 1.0 mi 6.4
Wade Hampton High Greenville 1.1 mi 7.5
Meyer Center for Special Children Greenville 1.1 mi 8.3
Summit Drive Elementary Greenville 1.1 mi 7.6
ALDERSGATE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Greenville 1.3 mi
JOHN KNOX WEEKDAY KINDERGARTEN Greenville 1.3 mi
Lake Forest Elementary Greenville 1.4 mi 6.5
Cyber Academy of South Carolina Greenville 1.4 mi 5.3
Overbrook Child Development Center Greenville 1.6 mi 5.1
HIDDEN TREASURE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Taylors 1.9 mi 7.9
EDWARD RD BAPTIST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN Greenville 1.7 mi
HAYNSWORTH SCHOOL Greenville 1.8 mi
Stone Academy Greenville 1.9 mi 8.4
Paris Elementary Taylors 2.4 mi 8.1
Sevier Middle Greenville 2.4 mi 6.0
WHEATLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Greenville 2.4 mi
Sterling School Greenville 2.5 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 29614 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Population

1,904

College Educated

44.4%

Median Age

20.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lexington, SC 5.1
BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL Columbia, SC 5.3
WILSON HALL Sumter, SC 5.4
BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL Columbia, SC 5.6
Riverwalk Academy Rock Hill, SC 5.7
SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Simpsonville, SC 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bob Jones Academy

What grades does Bob Jones Academy serve?

Bob Jones Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Bob Jones Academy?

Bob Jones Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,012 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Jones Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bob Jones Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bob Jones Academy rank in SC?

Bob Jones Academy ranks #168 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Bob Jones Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bob Jones Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bob Jones Academy a private school?

Yes, Bob Jones Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bob Jones Academy a religious school?

Bob Jones Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
70 Very Walkable
Transit Score
19 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,012
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Small City
County
Greenville County

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