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#117 of 192 private schools in SC

Mead Hall Episcopal School

School

129 PENDLETON ST SW, Aiken, SC 29801

Private

Enrollment

334

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

South Carolina private schools

#117 of 192

In Aiken

#3 of 3

public schools

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Mead Hall Episcopal School

6.0/10

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

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About Mead Hall Episcopal School

Mead Hall Episcopal School is a private school in Aiken, SC. Mead Hall Episcopal School serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Mead Hall Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 192 private schools in SC.

How it comparesOn par with SC schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • SC avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Mead Hall Episcopal School 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 Mead Hall Episcopal School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Aiken, SC

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
This School
vs
16:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
334
This School
vs
651
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.5% vs 0%
Black 6.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%
Asian 3.3% vs 0%
Mead Hall Episcopal School Aiken Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Mead Hall Episcopal School (this school) 6.0
Schofield Middle 2.5
Aiken High 6.6
North Aiken Elementary 3.0
Aiken Intermediate 6.4
Millbrook Elementary 6.1
Aiken Scholars Academy 7.4
M. B. Kennedy Middle 3.4
South Aiken High 7.8
East Aiken School of the Arts 6.9
Aiken Elementary 5.9
Horse Creek Academy
Chukker Creek Elementary 6.0
J. D. Lever Elementary 4.2
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary 5.3
Tall Pines STEM Academy 8.0
Silver Bluff High 7.2
Redcliffe Elementary 6.0

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)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 30%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 334
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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 83.5%
Black 6.6%
Hispanic 3.3%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

129 PENDLETON ST SW, Aiken, SC 29801

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mead Hall Episcopal School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Graniteville Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Graniteville), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Aiken High (rated 7.8/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Aiken Scholars Academy (rated 7.4/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Aiken, see our Aiken schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.4 mi
School Distance Rating
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL Aiken 0.3 mi
ST JOHN'S METHODIST KINDERGARTEN Aiken 0.3 mi
AIKENS FBC PRESCHOOL Aiken 0.4 mi
ST MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Aiken 0.4 mi 7.1
SECOND BAPTIST CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Aiken 0.5 mi 7.0
Schofield Middle Aiken 0.8 mi 2.5
Aiken High Aiken 1.3 mi 6.6
SOUTH AIKEN PRESBYTERIAN KINDERGARTEN Aiken 2.3 mi
North Aiken Elementary Aiken 2.1 mi 3.0
Millbrook Elementary Aiken 2.5 mi 6.1
Aiken Intermediate Aiken 2.2 mi 6.4
M. B. Kennedy Middle Aiken 2.6 mi 3.4
South Aiken High Aiken 2.8 mi 7.8
Aiken Scholars Academy Aiken 2.6 mi 7.4
East Aiken School of the Arts Aiken 3.0 mi 6.9
Aiken Elementary Aiken 3.3 mi 5.9
Horse Creek Academy Aiken 3.9 mi
Warrenville Elementary Warrenville 4.3 mi 5.9
Chukker Creek Elementary Aiken 5.3 mi 6.0
Graniteville Elementary Graniteville 5.4 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 29801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,032

Median Home Value

$163,900

Median Rent

$1,070/mo

Population

30,088

College Educated

27.8%

Homeownership

65.9%

Avg Commute

24.5 min

Poverty Rate

21.9%

Median Age

39.9

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Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech Bishopville, SC 6.0
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Lowcountry Montessori School Beaufort, SC 6.1
Midlands STEM Institute Winnsboro, SC 6.1
ST JOHN'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Moncks Corner, SC 5.9
THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY Rembert, SC 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mead Hall Episcopal School

What grades does Mead Hall Episcopal School serve?

Mead Hall Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Mead Hall Episcopal School?

Mead Hall Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead Hall Episcopal School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mead Hall Episcopal School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mead Hall Episcopal School rank in SC?

Mead Hall Episcopal School ranks #117 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Mead Hall Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mead Hall Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mead Hall Episcopal School a private school?

Yes, Mead Hall Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mead Hall Episcopal School a religious school?

Mead Hall Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
334
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Aiken County

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