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#61 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 31% of private schools

The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences

High School · Georgetown, SC

A private high school in Georgetown, SC serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

1200 HIGHMARKET ST, Georgetown, SC 29440

  • 5.5:1 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)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index43%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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Enrollment46
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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 The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,488/100K

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

$54,926

Median home value

$160,400

Median rent

$912/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White71.7%
Black17.4%
Hispanic6.5%
Native American2.2%
Two or More2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Georgetown HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.4 mi917Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences is listed in Georgetown, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences

The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences is a private high school in Georgetown, SC, serving approximately 46 students in grades 5th-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences

What grades does The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences serve?

The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences?

The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences?

The student-teacher ratio at The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences rank in SC?

The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences ranks #61 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?

The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences a private school?

Yes, The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences 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 The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences a religious school?

No, The Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
46
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Georgetown County
Area population (ZIP 29440)
26,419
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
45.9
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 29440; 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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