About the School
- Hudgens Academy in Lynchburg, SC, is a nonsectarian K–12 private school serving 222 students in a rural community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 21 faculty members across elementary and secondary grades.
- Hudgens Academy is a co–educational institution affiliated with the Institute for Independent Education.
- The student body includes approximately 1.35% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the local area.
- Tuition and specific awards information are not listed; the school focuses on providing a regular academic program from kindergarten through 12th grade.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hudgens Academy?
The application deadline for Hudgens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Hudgens Academy is The Carolina Academy (16.3 miles away)
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Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1110 East Brewington
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-2366
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students
Baptist
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
226 W Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students
Baptist
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Baptist
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students
Baptist
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students
Baptist
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
226 W Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Turbeville High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
5.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
East Clarendon Middle-high
(Math: 45%)
1171 Pope Street
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Olanta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 North Jones Road
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Walker-gamble Elementary School
(Math: 69%)
2358 Walker-gamble Road
New Zion, SC 29111
(843) 659-2102
New Zion, SC 29111
(843) 659-2102
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Eastern School Road
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-3247
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 495-3247
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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