Jefferson Davis Academy

5061 Hilda Rd Blackville, SC 29817
jeffersondavisacademy.info

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
khaki pants, color coded collared shirt
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Jefferson Davis Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school.
  • Since its inception in 1965, its philosophy has been based on a commitment to help students develop to their fullest potential academically, aesthetically, emotionally, morally, physically, socially and civically.
  • The faculty of Jefferson Davis Academy strives to help its students reach this maturity by nurturing their individual gifts, providing vigorous training in the tools of learning, and offering opportunities for creative work and self-discipline.
  • It is in this atmosphere promoting human growth and development, where excellence and responsibility are encouraged and expected, that we seek to develop our young people into citizens capable of meeting the challenges of future society.
  • Jefferson Davis Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school. Since its inception in 1965, its philosophy has been based on a commitment to help students develop to their fullest potential academically, aesthetically, emotionally, morally, physically, socially and civically. The faculty of Jefferson Davis Academy strives to help its students reach this maturity by nurturing their individual gifts, providing vigorous training in the tools of learning, and offering opportunities for creative work and self-discipline. It is in this atmosphere promoting human growth and development, where excellence and responsibility are encouraged and expected, that we seek to develop our young people into citizens capable of meeting the challenges of future society.
Source: Verified school update

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Jefferson Davis Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Barnwell Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Jefferson Davis Academy?
The application deadline for Jefferson Davis Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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