The Carolina Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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The Carolina Academy

351 N Country Club Rd Lake City, SC 29560

Tel: (843) 374-5485

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 382 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Carolina Academy in Lake City, SC offers co鈥揺d education for grades PK through 12 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 382 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 25 teachers.
Yearly tuition at The Carolina Academy is $5,200 for its elementary and secondary programs.
The school offers 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and serves a student body that is 12.5% students of color.
Founded with a Baptist religious affiliation, The Carolina Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for largest student enrollment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 382 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

The Carolina Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Carolina Academy
Pre-K	40
Kind	30
1	32
2	24
3	24
4	21
5	20
6	21
7	18
8	20
9	36
10	39
11	27
12	30

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School Motto

Advancement Through Academics is the primary goal of The Carolina Academy administration, faculty, and staff.

Student Body

Total Students

382 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Carolina Academy cost?

The Carolina Academy's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.

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What is The Carolina Academy's ranking?

The Carolina Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for The Carolina Academy?

The application deadline for The Carolina Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Florence County, SC is $7,006 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).