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South Carolina Private High Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 42 private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 16,688 students in South Carolina. You can also find more schools membership associations in South Carolina.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Carolina include Bishop England High School, Mead Hall Episcopal School, and Ben Lippen School.
The average tuition cost is $10,560, which is higher than the South Carolina private high school average tuition cost of $9,639.
69% of private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Carolina (2026-27)

Cherokee Creek Boys School Photo
Cherokee Creek Boys School
Gr: 5-10
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
198 Cooper Road
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-1885
(21)
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Ben Lippen School Photo
Ben Lippen School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,038 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Christian
7401 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-4000
(11)
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Bishop England High School Photo
Bishop England High School
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
363 Seven Farms Dr
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 849-9599
(1)
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Bob Jones Academy Photo
Bob Jones Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,373 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
(864) 770-1395
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Map of Calhoun Academy
Calhoun Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
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Map of Cambridge Academy
Cambridge Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 291 students
Sports: 6
103 Eastman St
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2875
(1)
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Camden Military Academy Photo
Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys
520 Highway 1 N
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(2)
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Map of Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach
Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach
Gr: K-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
Christian
291 Ronald McNair Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-6222
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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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Conway Christian School Photo
Conway Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
1200 Medlen Parkway
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2005
(1)
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Map of Dillon Christian School
Dillon Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 335 students
Presbyterian
1325 Commerce Dr
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 841-1000
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Map of Eastside Christian School
Eastside Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1908 Highway 72 221 E
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-1414
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Greenville Classical Academy Photo
Greenville Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
400 Brookfield Parkway
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 329-9884
(3)
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Greenwood Christian School Photo
Greenwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 460 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2026 Woodlawn Rd
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 229-2427
(3)
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Heritage Academy Photo
Heritage Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 3
11 New Orleans Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-8600
(2)
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Map of Holly Hill Academy
Holly Hill Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
142 Bunch Ford Rd
Holly Hill, SC 29059
(803) 206-0482
(2)
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James Island Christian School Photo
James Island Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
15 Crosscreek Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-1762
(5)
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John Paul II Catholic School Photo
John Paul II Catholic School
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4211 N Okatie Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
(1)
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Map of The King's Academy
The King's Academy
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
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Lowcountry Preparatory School Photo
Lowcountry Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
300 Blue Stem Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-4147
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Mead Hall Episcopal School Photo
Mead Hall Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
129 Pendleton Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
(2)
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Northside Christian Academy Photo
Northside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4347 Sunset Blvd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5656
(1)
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Map of Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
7800 Northside Dr
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 797-2690
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Map of Northwood Academy
Northwood Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,042 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15
Christian
104 Charger Drive
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 764-2285
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Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-5350
(6)
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Southside Christian School Photo
Southside Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
2211 Woodruff Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 234-7575
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Spartanburg Day School Photo
Spartanburg Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 548 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
1701 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 582-7539
(3)
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Map of Thomas Heyward Academy
Thomas Heyward Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
1727 Malphrus Rd
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-3673
(1)
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Map of Thomas Sumter Academy
Thomas Sumter Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14
Christian
5265 Camden Hwy
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 720-1583
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Trinity Collegiate School Photo
Trinity Collegiate School
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
5001 Hoffmeyer Rd
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 395-9124
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Map of Veritas Preparatory School
Veritas Preparatory School
Gr: K-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1500 West Parker Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 309-0511
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Westminster Catawba Christian School Photo
Westminster Catawba Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Presbyterian
2650 India Hook Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 366-4119
(38)
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Anderson Christian School Photo
Anderson Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3902 Liberty Highway
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 224-7309
(1)
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Map of Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 5
1296 Columbia Rd
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-4794
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Map of John Paul Ii Catholic School
John Paul Ii Catholic School
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students
Catholic
4211 N Okatie Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-3838
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Carolina include Bishop England High School, Mead Hall Episcopal School, and Ben Lippen School.
How many private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in South Carolina?
42 private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in South Carolina.
How much do private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in South Carolina?
The average tuition cost is $10,560, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average tuition cost of $9,639.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Carolina?
South Carolina private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 15% minority students, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in South Carolina?
69% of private high schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in South Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
42
Private Schools
16,688
Students
$10,560
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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