Hammond School

854 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209-0292 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The school’s philosophy is to ignite the minds of students to a world of knowledge. Leaving the traditional classroom setting frequently creates a more interesting format for that purpose. School life at Hammond involves a wide expanse of opportunites. Whether students are engaged in volunteer efforts for the community or campaigning for student government offices at school, they are finding their voice. As a family-oriented school, every effort is made to perpetuate each family’s beliefs and values. A necessary part of education is a focus on character and an understanding of the importance of faith in one’s life. Hammond School recognizes and respects the many religious traditions that are represented. ...

...read more

School Overview:

 
Hammond School
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
European Council for International Schools
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1966
County Richland County, SC
Student Body
Total Students 1002 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(SC) School Avg.
% Students of Color 11% 14%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 50 students
Kind - 74 students
Grade 1 - 80 students
Grade 2 - 82 students
Grade 3 - 77 students
Grade 4 - 68 students
Grade 5 - 74 students
Grade 6 - 74 students
Grade 7 - 73 students
Grade 8 - 79 students
Grade 9 - 66 students
Grade 10 - 60 students
Grade 11 - 67 students
Grade 12 - 78 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 68%
Average Class Size 15
Number of AP Courses 13
Average SAT score 1204
This School
(SC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes 6,800 Pre-Kindergarten 9,650 Kindergarten 11,470 Grades 1-4 12,205 Grades 5-8 12,875 Grades 9-12
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,531
Head of School Mr. Adam de Pencier
Admissions Director Mr. Matt Radtke
Admissions Associate Miss Mary Ellen Campbell
Sport
Total Sports Offered 14
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisVolley Ball
WeightliftingWrestling

School Notes:

  • The SAT average in 2006-2007 was 1204 with one third of the class earning scores of 1300 or above
  • 10 Hammond seniors earned Natioanl Merit recognition
  • Class of 2007 earned over $3,000,000 in scholarships
  • 85% of students score in the top 15% on nationally standardized tests
  • 90% of middle and upper students participate in athletics
  • The South Carolina Junior Academy of Science awarded Hammond first place in the state Chemistry Olympiad
  • Profile last updated: 02/12/2008

In the News:

  • 2 SC brothers contribute to team's success (The Sierra Vista Herald)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 09:50:30 pm
    No descr 2 SC brothers contribute to team’s success,  SCER read more
  • Wando girls gunning for sixth championship (The Post and Courier)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 06:17:27 am
    Just when it appeared that Wando might be ready to give other Class AAAA girls tennis teams a serious shot at winning a state championship, Columbia-area transplants Alexis Prickett and Clair Larkin showed up in the Warriors' lineup. Neither has lost a match this season.
  • Milestones (The State)
    posted on November 5, 2009 at 05:04:06 am
    2009 AUDUBON SOUTH CAROINA NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS have been announced. Scott McWatty of Lexington took best in show (for the second consecutive year) with his "Owlful Stare"; he also won first place in the plant/landscape category for "Swamp Moss Cypress." Ron Wright of Cayce won first place winner in the wildlife category with his "Prothonotary Warbler on Cypress Knee." Winning entries can ...
  • Morris: Whalen brothers 'bring it home' (The State)
    posted on November 3, 2009 at 05:01:34 am
    Seniors Mac and Morgan Whalen are the last of five to contribute to Heathwood Hall's success in football.
  • Prep Roundup: HHH runners dominate Lower State meet (Island Packet)
    posted on November 1, 2009 at 04:01:17 am
    CROSS COUNTRY Class 3-A Lower State qualifie

View all past news stories

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (29209)
School Zip (29209)
(SC) State Average
Population (Approximate) 28,022 people 4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 39% 21%
Population Average Age 35 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $40,590 $38,638
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 33 years old
View Current Housing Listings View housing listings in 29209
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (29209)


Zillow Housing Value

What's a Zindex?
Subject to Zillow Terms of Use

Zillow Housing Value
% Owning / % Renting 63% / 37% 66% / 34%

School Map:

Get driving directions Get: driving directions View weather forecasts and averages Weather: 10-day forecast or monthly climate averages.

Nearby Schools:

View all schools in: Columbia, Richland County, Zip 29209

Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.

  • Co-ed school - Co-ed school
  • Boys school - Boys school
  • Girls school - Girls school

Note: Data has been gathered from schools, government and commercial data sources.

Quick Links:

Featured Partners:

Featured Partner