Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School
About the School
- First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School in Orangeburg, SC, offers co–ed education for grades K through 12 in a town setting.
- The school enrolls 44 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 6 teachers.
- Founded in 1983, the school maintains affiliations with the American Association of Christian Schools and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools, with a Methodist orientation.
- The student body includes 17.78% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
- As a K–12 private school in Orangeburg, the school provides faith–based education aligned with other local Christian school options.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School often compared to?
First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Orangeburg Christian Academy, Orangeburg Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School?
The application deadline for First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian School is Orangeburg Preparatory School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Vanard J. Mendinghall Junior Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Andrews Methodist Kindergarten (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1980 Columbia Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-3193
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-2 | 64 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1202 Decatur St
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 535-3730
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 558 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
203 Dorchester St
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-5258
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
492 Broughton Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-6167
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 558 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1842 Joe S. Jeffords Hwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-0121
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
81 Academy Road
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 874-2734
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1176 Calhoun Rd
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 655-7349
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: K-11
Alternative School (Christian)
1101 Old Sandy Run Rd
Gaston, SC 29053
(803) 603-8064
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-2 | 64 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1202 Decatur St
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 535-3730
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 558 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
492 Broughton Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-6167
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 28 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1830 Old Whittaker Pkwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1842 Joe S. Jeffords Hwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-0121
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1980 Columbia Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-3193
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 558 students
2651 North Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7970
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
203 Dorchester St
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-5258
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
492 Broughton Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 536-6167
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 28 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1830 Old Whittaker Pkwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 937-5701
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6-9%)
1437 Church St
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
8756.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 15-19%)
1437 Church St
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
8756.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7066 Norway Road
Neeses, SC 29107
(803) 263-4441
Neeses, SC 29107
(803) 263-4441
8756.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
(Math: 50-59%)
197 Viking Circle
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
8756.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7066 Norway Road
Neeses, SC 29107
(803) 263-4832
Neeses, SC 29107
(803) 263-4832
8756.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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