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Jefferson Davis Academy

5061 Hilda Rd Blackville, SC 29817

Tel: (803) 284-2476

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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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

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Jefferson Davis Academy
Pre-K	23
Kind	19
1	13
2	15
3	13
4	8
5	10
6	17
7	14
8	13
9	15
10	11
11	8
12	11

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Student Body

Total Students

190 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

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.

South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA)

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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