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Effingham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 102 students in Effingham, SC, 9% of all K-12 students in Effingham, SC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Effingham, SC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Effingham, SC (2026-27)

Map of Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia
Pursuit Christian Academy (formerly Faith Christia
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
(1)
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Effingham, SC Private School Trends (1-Year)

1
Private Schools
102
Students
12%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Effingham)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
434 Schools
# Students
102 Students
72,894 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025102174179
2024102170172
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% Students of Color
12%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2024-2025)

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202512%18%34%
202412%18%34%
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0.48
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.480.570.65
20240.480.570.65
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# American Indian Students
n/a
198 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,171 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,042 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
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# Black Students
5 Students
3,580 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20255%5%7%
20245%5%7%
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# White Students
70 Students
40,577 Students
% White Students
69%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202569%57%52%
202469%57%52%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22 Students
24,116 Students
% of Others Students
21%
34%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202521%33%26%
202421%33%26%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
6,638 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2024-2025)

YearEffingham, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Effingham, SC?
1 private schools are located in Effingham, SC.
What percentage of students in Effingham go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Effingham are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Effingham?
100% of private schools in Effingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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