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#164 of 192 private schools in SC
Faith Christian Academy
School · Effingham, SC
A private school in Effingham, SC serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
7005 FRIENDFIELD RD, Effingham, SC 29541
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,895/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,390
Median home value
$156,100
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29541; 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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No verified same-level alternatives
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Faith Christian Academy is listed in Effingham, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy is a private school in Effingham, SC, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Faith Christian Academy
What grades does Faith Christian Academy serve?
Faith Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Faith Christian Academy?
Faith Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Faith Christian 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 Faith Christian Academy rank in SC?
Faith Christian Academy ranks #164 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Faith Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Faith Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Faith Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Faith 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 Faith Christian Academy a religious school?
Faith Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Florence County
- Phone
- (843) 799-6900
- Area population (ZIP 29541)
- 10,213
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 29541; 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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