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#102 of 192 private schools in SC

Walnut Grove Christian School

School · Fort Mill, SC

A private school in Fort Mill, SC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

1036 MAXWELL MILL RD, Fort Mill, SC 29708

  • 9.7:1 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)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours979.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index40%
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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Enrollment227
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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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The neighborhood

Where Walnut Grove Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average681/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Mill), 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

$129,304

Median home value

$479,800

Median rent

$1,588/mo

College educated

60.5%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White76.2%
Hispanic11.0%
Black5.3%
Asian5.3%
Two or More2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Comenius School for Creative LeadershipPrivate · tuition7.0K–122.6 mi171Compare →
South Charlotte Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5PK–104.3 mi47Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Walnut Grove Christian School is listed in Fort Mill, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Walnut Grove Christian School

Walnut Grove Christian School is a private school in Fort Mill, SC, serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walnut Grove Christian School

What grades does Walnut Grove Christian School serve?

Walnut Grove Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Walnut Grove Christian School?

Walnut Grove Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Christian School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Walnut Grove Christian School rank in SC?

Walnut Grove Christian School ranks #102 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Walnut Grove Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Walnut Grove Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Walnut Grove Christian School a private school?

Yes, Walnut Grove Christian School 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 Walnut Grove Christian School a religious school?

Walnut Grove Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
227
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
144 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
York County
Area population (ZIP 29708)
42,931
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
39.5
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 29708; 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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