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Largest South Carolina Private High Schools

Name: South Carolina Average Students Per School Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in South Carolina has 273 students (2026-27).

The largest private high school in South Carolina is Bob Jones Academy, with 1,373 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SC Schools Ranked: 171
Top 20 Range (Students): 604–1,373
SC School Avg.: 273
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SC Schools Ranked: 171
Top 20 Range (Students): 604–1,373
SC School Avg.: 273
National School Avg.: 244

South Carolina Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +23.7% (+52 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	South Carolina (SC) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	271	▲ +9	▲ +3.4%
2024	245	262	▲ +5	▲ +1.9%
2023	247	257	▼ -3	▼ -1.2%
2022	257	260	▲ +14	▲ +5.7%
2021	249	246	▲ +16	▲ +7.0%
2020	235	230	▲ +4	▲ +1.8%
2019	242	226	▲ +3	▲ +1.3%
2018	238	223	▼ -4	▼ -1.8%
2017	246	227	▲ +8	▲ +3.7%
2016	241	219	▲ +17	▲ +8.4%
2015	220	202	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — South Carolina (students range: 604–1,373, avg 273)

School Size Range: 417 1,373 Avg. School Size: 732

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Carolina average private high schools student size?

The South Carolina average private high schools student size is 273 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the largest student size in South Carolina?

The top ranked private high schools in South Carolina include Bob Jones Academy, Southside Christian School and Christ Church Episcopal School.

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