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#185 of 192 private schools in SC

Patrick Henry Academy

School · Estill, SC

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

Private

8766 SAVANNAH HWY, Estill, SC 29918

  • 13.2:1 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)
C2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,137.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
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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Enrollment274
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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 Patrick Henry 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,422/100K

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

$38,657

Median home value

$88,600

Median rent

$743/mo

College educated

8.3%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.9%
Black2.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian0.7%

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.

Patrick Henry Academy is listed in Estill, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Patrick Henry Academy

Patrick Henry Academy is a private school in Estill, SC, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patrick Henry Academy

What grades does Patrick Henry Academy serve?

Patrick Henry Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Patrick Henry Academy?

Patrick Henry Academy has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Patrick Henry Academy rank in SC?

Patrick Henry Academy ranks #185 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Patrick Henry Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Patrick Henry Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Patrick Henry Academy a private school?

Yes, Patrick Henry 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 Patrick Henry Academy a religious school?

No, Patrick Henry Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
274
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hampton County
Area population (ZIP 29918)
4,777
Area median age
39.7
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 29918; 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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