Located in Dillon, SC, Avalon Academy serves 111 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates as a co–ed, nonsectarian private school with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 12 teaching staff.
Avalon Academy's student body includes 20% students of color, reflecting diversity within a small–town enrollment.
Total K–12 enrollment stands at 100 students, providing a full elementary and secondary education span.
The school is positioned among several private schools within a 20–mile radius, offering families alternative educational options in the Dillon area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Avalon Academy?
The application deadline for Avalon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Avalon Academy is Dillon Christian School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pee Dee Academy (10.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dillon Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1325 Commerce Dr
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 335 students
Marion County Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1895
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 618-1472
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 618-1472
8.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 7 students
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
214 Drew Rd
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3644 Us Highway 74 W
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dillon Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1325 Commerce Dr
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 335 students
Marion County Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1895
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 618-1472
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 618-1472
8.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 7 students
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
214 Drew Rd
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3644 Us Highway 74 W
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dillon Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1325 Commerce Dr
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 335 students
Marion County Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1895
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 618-1472
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 618-1472
8.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 7 students
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
214 Drew Rd
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3644 Us Highway 74 W
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 521-8249
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2903 E Hwy 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1771
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
214 Drew Rd
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-5112
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The Cornerstone Academy
(Baptist)
10401 Mccoll Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 501-8090
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 501-8090
22.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Scotland Christian Academy
(Christian)
10300 Mccoll Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7722
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7722
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 402 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6
Mount Zion Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
9709 Nc Highway 72
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-0358
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-0358
24.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 33 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Henry Timrod Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 East Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454
8841 miles
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Theodore Lester Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
8841 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Wallace Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Francis Marion Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
8841.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Academy For Careers And Technology
Vocational School
2697 East Highway 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
8845.1 miles
Gr: 9-12
Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Highland Street
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
8845.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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