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#127 of 192 private schools in SC
Carolina Christian Academy
School · Lancaster, SC
A private school in Lancaster, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1850 KERSHAW CAMDEN HWY, Lancaster, SC 29720
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,243/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,039
Median home value
$212,800
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Carolina Christian Academy is listed in Lancaster, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Carolina Christian Academy
Carolina Christian Academy is a private school in Lancaster, SC, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carolina Christian Academy
What grades does Carolina Christian Academy serve?
Carolina Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Carolina Christian Academy?
Carolina Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Christian Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carolina Christian Academy rank in SC?
Carolina Christian Academy ranks #127 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Carolina Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Carolina Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carolina Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Carolina Christian 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 Carolina Christian Academy a religious school?
Carolina Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (803) 285-5565
- Area population (ZIP 29720)
- 51,603
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 29720; 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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