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#124 of 192 private schools in SC
Porter-gaud School
School · Charleston, SC
A private school in Charleston, SC serving grades 1st – 12th.
300 ALBEMARLE RD, Charleston, SC 29407
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Porter-gaud School 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,389/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,568
Median home value
$407,300
Median rent
$1,388/mo
College educated
51.1%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| First Baptist School of CharlestonPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Porter-gaud School is listed in Charleston, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Porter-gaud School
Porter-gaud School is a private school in Charleston, SC, serving approximately 1,039 students in grades 1st-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Porter-gaud School
What grades does Porter-gaud School serve?
Porter-gaud School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Porter-gaud School?
Porter-gaud School has an enrollment of approximately 1,039 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter-gaud School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter-gaud School 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 Porter-gaud School rank in SC?
Porter-gaud School ranks #124 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Porter-gaud School's MySchoolScout rating?
Porter-gaud School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Porter-gaud School a private school?
Yes, Porter-gaud 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 Porter-gaud School a religious school?
Porter-gaud School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Gender Split
- 84% M / 16% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 402-4773
- Area population (ZIP 29407)
- 36,640
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 29407; 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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