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#129 of 192 private schools in SC
The King's Academy
School · Florence, SC
A private school in Florence, SC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1015 S EBENEZER RD, Florence, SC 29501
- 10.5:1 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.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), 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
$70,618
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29501; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Child Development Center at Woods RoadEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 3.7 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| R.n. Beck Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK | 4.5 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Virtus Academy of South CarolinaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–10 | 5.0 mi | 686 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
The King's Academy is listed in Florence, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The King's Academy
The King's Academy is a private school in Florence, SC, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 192 private schools in SC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The King's Academy
What grades does The King's Academy serve?
The King's Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The King's Academy?
The King's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The King's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The King's Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The King's Academy rank in SC?
The King's Academy ranks #129 of 192 private schools in SC.
What is The King's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The King's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The King's Academy a private school?
Yes, The King's Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 King's Academy a religious school?
The King's Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Florence County
- Phone
- (843) 661-7464
- Area population (ZIP 29501)
- 47,259
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 29501; 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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