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#50 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 26% of private schools

Holly Hill Academy

School · Holly Hill, SC

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

Private

142 BUNCH FORD RD, Holly Hill, SC 29059

  • 8.3:1 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-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,320
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment250
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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 Holly Hill 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,802/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holly Hill), 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

$37,993

Median home value

$111,100

Median rent

$698/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

27.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White93.2%
Black2.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.8%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Holly Hill Academy is listed in Holly Hill, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holly Hill Academy

Holly Hill Academy is a private school in Holly Hill, SC, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Hill Academy

What grades does Holly Hill Academy serve?

Holly Hill Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Holly Hill Academy?

Holly Hill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Hill Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holly Hill Academy rank in SC?

Holly Hill Academy ranks #50 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Holly Hill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Hill 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.

Is Holly Hill Academy a private school?

Yes, Holly Hill Academy is a private coeducational 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 Holly Hill Academy a religious school?

No, Holly Hill Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
250
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Orangeburg County
Area population (ZIP 29059)
5,234
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
45.6
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 29059; 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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