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Very Good

#27 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 14% of private schools

New Hope Carolinas

High School

101 SEDGEWOOD DR, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Private

Enrollment

128

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

7.7

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

South Carolina private schools

#27 of 192

In Rock Hill

#4 of 5

public schools

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New Hope Carolinas

7.7/10

High School in Rock Hill · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About New Hope Carolinas

New Hope Carolinas is a private high school in Rock Hill, SC. New Hope Carolinas serves approximately 128 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. New Hope Carolinas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 192 private schools in SC.

How it compares0.4 pts above SC schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • SC avg 7.3

What Parents Should Know

At 128 students, New Hope Carolinas is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, New Hope Carolinas sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

New Hope Carolinas 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 New Hope Carolinas compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Rock Hill, SC

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
This School
vs
15:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
128
This School
vs
982
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 51.6% vs 0%
Black 43.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.7% vs 0%
New Hope Carolinas Rock Hill Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
New Hope Carolinas (this school) 7.7
W. C. Sullivan Middle 4.7
Legion Collegiate Academy 8.8
The Palmetto School 2.7
Northwestern High 7.6
Rawlinson Road Middle 4.5
Dutchman Creek Middle 4.5
York Preparatory Academy 7.9
South Pointe High 8.2
Rock Hill High 7.7
Saluda Trail Middle 6.0
Castle Heights Middle 4.4
Riverwalk Academy 5.7

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)
B 5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,290
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 54%
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
View breakdown
Enrollment 128
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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 51.6%
Black 43.8%
Hispanic 4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

101 SEDGEWOOD DR, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering New Hope Carolinas may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Legion Collegiate Academy (rated 8.8/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Northwestern High (rated 7.6/10, 2.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Rock Hill, see our Rock Hill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
WESTMINSTER CATAWBA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rock Hill 0.6 mi 7.8
MACFEAT EARLY CHILDHOOD LAB SCHOOL Rock Hill 0.9 mi
Richmond Drive Elementary Rock Hill 0.9 mi 6.0
Ebinport Elementary Rock Hill 1.4 mi 4.6
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montesorri Inquiry Rock Hill 1.5 mi 7.1
FREEDOM MONTESSORI SCHOOL Rock Hill 2.0 mi 6.7
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies Rock Hill 2.2 mi 6.5
The Palmetto School Rock Hill 2.2 mi 2.7
York Road Elementary Rock Hill 1.9 mi 4.7
WESTMINSTER CATAWBA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-HIGH Rock Hill 2.2 mi 8.2
WESTMINSTER CATAWBA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-MIDDLE Rock Hill 2.2 mi 7.8
Central Child Development Center Rock Hill 2.3 mi 4.4
Northside Elementary Rock Hill 2.1 mi 6.1
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion Rock Hill 2.0 mi 7.8
W. C. Sullivan Middle Rock Hill 2.0 mi 4.7
Legion Collegiate Academy Rock Hill 2.1 mi 8.8
Northwestern High Rock Hill 2.5 mi 7.6
Old Pointe Elementary Rock Hill 2.7 mi 6.0
Rawlinson Road Middle Rock Hill 2.7 mi 4.5
India Hook Elementary Rock Hill 3.8 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 29732 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,936

Median Home Value

$301,300

Median Rent

$1,293/mo

Population

57,551

College Educated

39.9%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

40.6

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Richland One Charter Middle College Columbia, SC 7.7
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Berkeley County Middle College High Moncks Corner, SC 7.5
Aiken Scholars Academy Aiken, SC 7.4
Calhoun Falls Charter School Calhoun Falls, SC 8.2
HERITAGE ACADEMY Hilton Head Island, SC 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New Hope Carolinas

What grades does New Hope Carolinas serve?

New Hope Carolinas serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend New Hope Carolinas?

New Hope Carolinas has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Carolinas?

The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Carolinas is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Hope Carolinas rank in SC?

New Hope Carolinas ranks #27 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is New Hope Carolinas's MySchoolScout rating?

New Hope Carolinas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New Hope Carolinas a private school?

Yes, New Hope Carolinas 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 New Hope Carolinas a religious school?

No, New Hope Carolinas is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
128
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
215 days
Setting
Small City
County
York County

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