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Clarendon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,363 students in Clarendon County, SC (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,153 public students). 25% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Clarendon County, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clarendon County Private Schools (2026-27)

Clarendon Hall School Photo
Clarendon Hall School
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7
Christian
1140 S Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-3550
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Map of Laurence Manning Academy
Laurence Manning Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 990 students
Sports: 15
Christian
1154 Academy Dr
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-2114
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
1,363 Students
72,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Average Class Size
24 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,725
$9,690

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
247 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
3%
# Black Students
37 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
960 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
71%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
101 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
7%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clarendon County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Clarendon County, SC include Laurence Manning Academy and Clarendon Hall School.
How many private schools are located in Clarendon County?
2 private schools are located in Clarendon County.
What percentage of students in Clarendon County go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Clarendon County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarendon County?
100% of private schools in Clarendon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Clarendon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Clarendon County include: Clarendon Hall School vs. Laurence Manning Academy, Laurence Manning Academy vs. Clarendon Hall School

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