Pee Dee Academy
School Notes Overview:
Pee Dee Academy was chartered by the state of South Carolina in 1965 and offers the opportunity of a private school education in grades K4-12. Pee Dee Academy attracts students from not only Marion County but also from Dillon, Florence and Horry counties in South Carolina and several contiguous counties in North Carolina. The Academy is designed to function as a college preparatory school, seeking to provide challenging instruction and a safe, patriotic atmosphere based on Christian principles. Pee Dee Academy is designated as an eleemosynary corporation with full tax-exempt status....
School Overview:
Pee Dee Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | State or regional independent school association | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Marion County, SC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 522 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 14% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 38 students | ||
| Kind - 39 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 33 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | |
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Pee Dee Academy was chartered by the state of South Carolina in 1965 and offers the opportunity of a private school education in grades K4-12. Pee Dee Academy attracts students from not only Marion County but also from Dillon, Florence and Horry counties in South Carolina and several contiguous counties in North Carolina. The Academy is designed to function as a college preparatory school, seeking to provide challenging instruction and a safe, patriotic atmosphere based on Christian principles. Pee Dee Academy is designated as an eleemosynary corporation with full tax-exempt status.
- Profile last updated: 01/21/2009
In the News:
- Golden Eagles open basketball season this week (Florence Morning News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:32:44 pm
Pee Dee Academy basketball coaches were asked what came to their mind when they thought of Pee Dee Academy basketball. The first words from both were tradition and pride. - Marion County’s football elite includes all-star worthy performers (Florence Morning News)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:02:52 pm
First let me start by saying that I was entertained and enjoyed every game on the sidelines during the prep football season. I was proud of the effort Creek Bridge showed every week in a very tough region. The squad scored a ton of points and played in some very close games. - First and Goal: Season ends but the work continues (Florence Morning News)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 08:47:42 pm
The High School football season comes to close for 2009 with three local teams making playoff appearances. - First and Goal: Year three of the Tobacco Bowl should be a good one (Florence Morning News)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 03:37:35 pm
In my opinion, I think the key to the Mullins Auctioneer 28-7 victory this past Friday night at Fox Field for the annual Tobacco Bowl trophy game took place the night before the game. - Golden Eagles squads clinch playoffs (Marion Star & Mullins Enterprise)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 03:36:25 pm
The fall sports season is beginning to wind down for high schools in 2009. Pee Dee Academy’s athletes find themselves all in very familiar territory ... the state playoffs.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (29574) | School Zip (29574) |
(SC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,220 people | 4,011,615 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 15% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $25,673 | $38,638 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (29574) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Mullins Marion Christian School - 72 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Mullins, Marion County, Zip 29574
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