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#180 of 192 private schools in SC

Orangeburg Christian Academy

School · Orangeburg, SC

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

Private

1842 JOE S JEFFORDS HWY, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  • 15.8:1 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)
C-1.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,152
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index20%
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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Enrollment223
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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 Orangeburg Christian 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,492/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orangeburg), 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

$34,174

Median home value

$95,600

Median rent

$779/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

50.8%

Poverty rate

31.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White89.2%
Black9.0%
Asian0.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Two or More0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian ScPrivate · tuition7.4K–122.9 mi45Compare →
Orangeburg Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3PK–124.2 mi471Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Orangeburg Christian Academy is listed in Orangeburg, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Orangeburg Christian Academy

Orangeburg Christian Academy is a private school in Orangeburg, SC, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orangeburg Christian Academy

What grades does Orangeburg Christian Academy serve?

Orangeburg Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Orangeburg Christian Academy?

Orangeburg Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangeburg Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Orangeburg Christian Academy is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Orangeburg Christian Academy rank in SC?

Orangeburg Christian Academy ranks #180 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Orangeburg Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Orangeburg Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Orangeburg Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg Christian Academy a religious school?

Orangeburg Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
223
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
144 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Orangeburg County
Area population (ZIP 29115)
27,179
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
37.8
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 29115; 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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