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Whetstone Academy Llc

186 Brians Lake Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664

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Whetstone Academy Llc is a rural alternative all–boys school in Mountain Rest, SC, serving grades 5 through 9 with a total enrollment of 21 students.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 4 full–time teachers supporting its nonsectarian academic programs.

Founded in 2011, Whetstone Academy operates on a 57–acre campus in a rural setting, providing education focused on middle school and early high school years.

Approximately 10% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.

Whetstone Academy is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools, supporting its alternative educational approach in the Mountain Rest community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-9
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Laboratory Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-9

Year Founded

2011

School Calendar

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Campus Size

57 acres

Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: 'Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.'

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-9
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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