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Lee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 358 students in Lee County, SC (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,350 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Robert E Lee Academy
Robert E Lee Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
630 Cousar St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5532
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Lee County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hudgens Academy
Hudgens Academy
Gr: K-12 | 222 students
55 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lynchburg, SC 29080
(803) 453-5464
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Overview

Category
This State (SC)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
358 Students
72,685 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
6,625 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1050
(Out of 1600)
1176

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$9,690
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
198 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,169 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
2,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
3%
# Black Students
0 Students
3,565 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
257 Students
40,420 Students
% White Students
72%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
96 Students
24,055 Students
% of Others Students
27%
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 Lee County, SC?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, SC is Robert E Lee Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lee County?
1 private schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the SC state average of 8%).

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