Very Good
#396 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 34% in state
Gray Collegiate Academy
High School · Charter Institute at Erskine · West Columbia, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
3833 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gray Collegiate Academy score 75% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gray Collegiate Academy 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Columbia), 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
$53,673
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| River Bluff HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,160 | Compare → |
| Glenforest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Sc Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 5,955 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #13 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gray Collegiate Academy is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gray Collegiate Academy
Gray Collegiate Academy is a public high school in West Columbia, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 869 students in grades 6th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gray Collegiate Academy
What grades does Gray Collegiate Academy serve?
Gray Collegiate Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gray Collegiate Academy?
Gray Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 869 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Collegiate Academy is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gray Collegiate Academy rank in SC?
Gray Collegiate Academy ranks #396 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Gray Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gray Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gray Collegiate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gray Collegiate Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Gray Collegiate Academy a charter school?
Yes, Gray Collegiate Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gray Collegiate Academy a Title I school?
No, Gray Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gray Collegiate Academy?
15.0% of students at Gray Collegiate Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 869
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lexington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (803) 951-3321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 29169)
- 21,342
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 29169; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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