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
Millwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Pinewood Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
8801.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 Kingsbury Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
8801.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Lakewood High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Old Manning Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
8801.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Alice Drive Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
8801.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Alice Drive Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
8801.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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