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South Carolina Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: South Carolina Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (High School)
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The average percentage of private high school faculty in South Carolina who have attained an advanced degree is 51% (2026-27).

The private high school in South Carolina with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Union Christian Day School and Daniel's Christian School, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SC Schools Ranked: 70
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 61%–100%
SC School Avg.: 51%
National School Avg.: 57%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SC Schools Ranked: 70
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 61%–100%
SC School Avg.: 51%
National School Avg.: 57%

South Carolina Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	South Carolina (SC) avg
2025	57%	51% (— 0 pp)
2024	57%	51% (▲ 1 pp)
2023	57%	50% (— 0 pp)
2022	56%	50% (▼ 1 pp)
2021	56%	51% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	56%	50% (▼ 1 pp)
2019	55%	51% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	55%	50% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	55%	51% (— 0 pp)
2016	54%	51% (▲ 2 pp)
2015	54%	49% (— 0 pp)
2013	53%	49% (▼ 1 pp)
2012	53%	50%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — South Carolina (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 61%–100%, avg 51%)

Advanced Degree Range: 50% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in South Carolina who have attained an advanced degree?

The average percentage of private high schools faculty in South Carolina who have attained an advanced degree is 51% for 2026-27.

Which private high schools in South Carolina have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private high schools in South Carolina with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Daniel's Christian School, Union Christian Day School and Renaissance Preparatory Academy.

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