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#116 of 192 private schools in SC

Richard Winn Academy

School · Winnsboro, SC

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

Private

1796 OLD CHESTER RD, Winnsboro, SC 29180

  • 8.3:1 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)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
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+3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index11%
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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Enrollment204
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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 Richard Winn 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 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High2,025/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,604

Median home value

$113,600

Median rent

$917/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.6%
Black2.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Midlands Stem InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified6.1PK–124.5 mi247Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Richard Winn Academy is listed in Winnsboro, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Richard Winn Academy

Richard Winn Academy is a private school in Winnsboro, SC, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richard Winn Academy

What grades does Richard Winn Academy serve?

Richard Winn Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Richard Winn Academy?

Richard Winn Academy has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Winn Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Richard Winn Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Richard Winn Academy rank in SC?

Richard Winn Academy ranks #116 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Richard Winn Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Richard Winn Academy 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 Richard Winn Academy a private school?

Yes, Richard Winn 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 Richard Winn Academy a religious school?

No, Richard Winn Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
204
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Fairfield County
Area population (ZIP 29180)
11,862
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
42.2
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 29180; 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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