The average private high school endowment in South Carolina is $20.2M (2026).
The private high school in South Carolina with the highest endowment is Charleston Collegiate School and King Street Christian Academy, each with a endowment of $50M.
Endowment Range: $2M
$50M
Avg. Endowment: $20.2M
Average Private High School endowment in South Carolina (2026)
School
Endowment
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-12
2024 Academy Rd
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-5506
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
King Street Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: 1-12
644 Sumter Hwy
Kingstree, SC 29556
(343) 382-2210
Kingstree, SC 29556
(343) 382-2210
Rank: #33.
Endowment: $38 M
Grades: PK-12
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
Rank: #44.
Porter-Gaud School ![Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious. Porter-Gaud School Photo - From the earliest grades to the Upper School, Porter-Gaud students learn from faculty members whose love of their subject areas is infectious.]()

(Episcopal)
Endowment: $25 M
Grades: 1-12
300 Albemarle Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-3620
Rank: #55.
Endowment: $23 M
Grades: K-12
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 299-1522
Rank: #66.
Endowment: $12 M
Grades: 9-12
363 Seven Farms Dr
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
Rank: #77.
Holy Trinity Classical Christian School ![Holy Trinity Classical Christian School Photo Holy Trinity Classical Christian School Photo]()

(Christian)
Endowment: $9 M
Grades: PK-12
302 Burroughs Ave
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 522-0660
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 522-0660
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Endowment: $5 M
Grades: NS-12
8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-2286
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lowcountry Preparatory School ![Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo]()

Special Program Emphasis
Endowment: $5 M
Grades: PK-12
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
Rank: #1010.
Endowment: $3 M
Grades: PK-12
172 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-4088
Rank: #1111.
Endowment: $2 M
Grades: PK-12
240 Sams Point Rd
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-3393
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Carolina average private high schools endowment?
The South Carolina average private high schools endowment is $20.2M for 2026.
What are the private high schools with the highest endowment in South Carolina?
The top-ranked private high schools in South Carolina include Charleston Collegiate School, King Street Christian Academy and Spartanburg Day School.
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