Heathwood Hall Episcopal School vs. Hammond School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Heathwood Hall Episcopal 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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Student Body
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Sports offered
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Overview
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School fosters the personal and intellectual growth of students through demonstrated mastery of a college preparatory program in a Judeo-Christian environment. Heathwood Hall is committed to encouraging creative and critical thinking and problem solving; inspiring students to take responsibility for their learning; developing relationships across disciplines and international boundaries through collaborative and cooperative learning; living, working and worshiping together to fulfill the teachings of the Christian faith; respecting the dignity of all human beings; encouraging community members to consider and act upon the moral and ethical dimensions of their choices; and promoting responsible and active citizenship and service beyond self.
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
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Year Founded
1951
1966
Students Body
Total Students
932 students
1015 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
18%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
68
-
Pre-K Students
43
65
Kindergarten Students
52
65
Grade 1 Students
50
61
Grade 2 Students
40
63
Grade 3 Students
57
70
Grade 4 Students
55
65
Grade 5 Students
54
78
Grade 6 Students
74
76
Grade 7 Students
66
76
Grade 8 Students
76
77
Grade 9 Students
78
77
Grade 10 Students
74
87
Grade 11 Students
78
73
Grade 12 Students
67
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
68%
Average Class Size
16
16
Number of AP Classes
19
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1210
1263
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khaki, navy, or plaid on bottom, Heathwood logo shirt on top)
(khaki, navy, or plaid on bottom, Heathwood logo shirt on top)
Casual
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$18,700
$21,160
Tuition Notes
In 2024-25, tuition ranges from $11,855 for our Early Childhood program to $22,855 for Upper School (grades 9-12).
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
24%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$8,400
Acceptance Rate
62%
100%
Admissions Director
Jessie Garlinghouse
Carson McQueen
Admissions Associate
Rikki Bost
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
31
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
ChessClimbing
Cum Laude SocietyDance Club
Diversity ClubHiking
KayakingModel United Nations
Mountain BikingNational Honor Society
OrienteeringPiano Instruction
Student AmbassadorsYearbook
Young DemocratsYoung Republicans
Youth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choral GroupsDrama
Musical Theater
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