Very Good
#47 of 192 private schools in SC
Top 24% of private schools
Sandhills School
School · Columbia, SC
A private school in Columbia, SC serving grades 1st – 12th.
1500 HALLBROOK DR, Columbia, SC 29209
- 5.3:1 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 Sandhills 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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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
$58,854
Median home value
$183,200
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29209; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 944 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sandhills School is listed in Columbia, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sandhills School
Sandhills School is a private school in Columbia, SC, serving approximately 113 students in grades 1st-12th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandhills School
What grades does Sandhills School serve?
Sandhills School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Sandhills School?
Sandhills School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandhills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandhills School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sandhills School rank in SC?
Sandhills School ranks #47 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is Sandhills School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandhills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sandhills School a private school?
Yes, Sandhills School 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 Sandhills School a religious school?
No, Sandhills School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richland County
- Phone
- (803) 695-1400
- Area population (ZIP 29209)
- 37,314
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 29209; 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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