Serving 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blythe Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blythe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Blythe Academy's student population of 809 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blythe Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blythe Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
12%
Black
26%
32%
White
37%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blythe Academy's ranking?
Blythe Academy is ranked #225 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Blythe Academy often compared to?
Blythe Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Augusta Circle Elementary School, A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Blythe Academy?
809 students attend Blythe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Blythe Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blythe Academy?
Blythe Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blythe Academy offer ?
Blythe Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blythe Academy part of?
Blythe Academy is part of Greenville 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/15/2021
I graduated from this school and I completely love it. I have a lot of amazing memories. This education brought me to greater levels in life and I cannot thank you enough for this. Congratulations to Mr. Steven Sokohl, you will do wonders for this school. After graduating, I decided to launch my own business called This Is Blythe because Blythe Academy meant so much to me. Thank you for everything. I have a lot of friends asking me to make my website public. Here it goes www.thisisblythe.com good luck to future students. Have a wonderful day!
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