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Pawleys Island Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 238 students in Pawleys Island, SC.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the South Carolina private high school average acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Pawleys Island Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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Pawleys Island, SC Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
-50.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
238
Students
-4.0% (-10 students) 10-yr
$11,600
Avg. Tuition
+70.6% (+$4,800) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
-42.9% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+71.4% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pawleys Island)
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
177 Schools
# Students
238 Students
46,745 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025238271253
2024222262245
2023222257247
2022169260257
2021169246249
2020169230235
2019169226242
2018169223238
2017160227246
2016160219241
2015124202220
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% Students of Color
8%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20258%14%32%
20248%13%31%
20238%12%31%
20228%14%30%
20218%13%30%
20208%12%29%
20198%13%29%
20188%13%28%
201710%13%30%
201610%13%30%
201514%14%30%
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0.52
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20250.520.470.61
20240.490.470.60
20230.490.450.60
20220.250.440.58
20210.250.420.57
20200.250.390.57
20190.250.390.56
20180.250.390.55
20170.170.350.54
20160.170.340.54
20150.380.340.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
166 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
749 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20252%2%5%
20242%2%6%
20232%2%6%
20223%2%5%
20213%2%5%
20203%2%5%
20193%2%5%
20183%3%5%
20173%1%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
9 Students
2,276 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
20254%5%8%
20244%5%8%
20234%5%8%
20225%5%8%
20215%5%8%
20205%6%8%
20195%6%8%
20185%6%8%
20176%6%8%
20166%6%8%
20154%6%9%
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# White Students
146 Students
31,989 Students
% White Students
61%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202561%69%59%
202466%70%60%
202366%72%60%
202286%73%62%
202186%74%63%
202086%77%64%
201986%77%64%
201886%77%65%
201791%80%66%
201691%80%66%
201578%80%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
21 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
79 Students
9,598 Students
% of Others Students
33%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202533%21%17%
202428%20%15%
202328%19%16%
20226%18%16%
20216%17%15%
20206%13%14%
20196%14%14%
20186%13%13%
201514%11%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
4,525 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202512:111:110:1
202411:111:110:1
202311:110:110:1
20228:110:110:1
20218:110:110:1
20208:110:110:1
20198:110:110:1
20188:110:110:1
20178:110:110:1
20168:110:110:1
20157:110:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202550%51%57%
202450%51%57%
202350%50%57%
202270%50%56%
202170%51%56%
202070%50%56%
201970%51%55%
201870%50%55%
201770%51%55%
201670%51%54%
201550%49%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025141414
2024141414
2023141414
2022121314
2021121314
2020121314
2019121314
2018121314
2017121314
2016121314
2015121314
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Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025171213
2024171112
2023171112
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Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1171

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025130011721233
2024130011771231
2023130011721229
2022130011751230
2021130011701230
2020130011591227
2019130011601226
2018130011651226
2017120011741233
2016120012041308
2015120011981265
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,600
$10,252

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
2025$11,600$10,368$17,997
2024$10,200$8,448$17,011
2023$10,200$8,271$16,191
2022$6,800$7,698$15,821
2021$6,800$7,211$15,331
2020$6,800$6,950$15,046
2019$6,800$7,031$14,791
2018$6,800$6,700$14,527
2017$6,800$6,585$14,161
2016$6,800$7,933$13,713
2015$6,800$7,425$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawleys Island, SC AvgSouth Carolina (SC)National
202530%29%38%
202430%29%37%
202330%28%36%
202230%29%36%
202130%29%36%
202030%26%35%
201930%25%34%
201830%24%33%
201730%24%32%
201630%20%31%
201530%24%30%
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Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$20.18 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
90%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Pawleys Island, SC?
The top ranked private high schools in Pawleys Island, SC is Lowcountry Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Pawleys Island?
1 private high schools are located in Pawleys Island.

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