Ben Lippen School vs. Hammond School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ben Lippen School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Hammond School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
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Overview
Ben Lippen School seeks to glorify God by educating students from a Biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ and by assisting the family and church in equipping students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
At Hammond School, we embrace the power of curiosity. We believe experience is a brilliant teacher. We know human potential is boundless. We commit to giving our all- and giving back. We believe the future is in their hands. Our job? To make sure they're ready.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2023
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
varied
n/a
Year Founded
1940
1966
Students Body
Total Students
1038 students
1015 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
24
-
Pre-K Students
50
65
Kindergarten Students
62
65
Grade 1 Students
59
61
Grade 2 Students
53
63
Grade 3 Students
55
70
Grade 4 Students
59
65
Grade 5 Students
72
78
Grade 6 Students
75
76
Grade 7 Students
82
76
Grade 8 Students
74
77
Grade 9 Students
93
77
Grade 10 Students
84
87
Grade 11 Students
105
73
Grade 12 Students
91
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
62%
68%
Average Class Size
16
16
Number of AP Classes
17
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1150
1263
Average ACT score
22
28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Campus Wear)
(Campus Wear)
Casual
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,460
$21,160
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges between $9,175 and $17,300 depending on grade level.
11,470 Pre-Kindergarten
16,410 Kindergarten
19,330 Grades 1-4
20,580 Grades 5-8
21,960 Grades 9-12
% on Financial Aid
35%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$8,400
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
Kelly Adams
Carson McQueen
Admissions Associate
Lil Mason
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
21
31
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBible Studies
Chess ClubMath Team
Mock Trial TeamModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyPrayer Groups
Robotics TeamScience Team
Student LeadershipSuper Fans
YearbookYoung Life
Arts and Music Programs:
BandBluegrass Band
Guitar EnsembleHigh School A Cappella
Middle School A CappellaTheatre
Worship Arts
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A capella ClubAct Out: Young Feminists Club
Bake a DifferenceBead the Change
Chess ClubCircus Freaks
Club Smash/ Game Development ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Go Green ClubHammond Broadcast Team
Hammond Math TeamHammond Modern Arab League
Hammond Outdoor Adventures ClubHammond's French Club
MCAFENational Honors Society (NHS)
Society of Primitive TechnologyThe Hammond Student Senate
The Harry Potter AllianceThe Headmaster's Leadership Council
The Honor CouncilYoung Democrats Club
Youth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubDance Club
Guitar ClubOrnithos
The Select EnsembleTheatrical Productions
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ping Pong ClubUltimate Frisbee Club