Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Butler Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butler Academy's student population of 393 students has grown by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Butler Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
47%
31%
White
37%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler Academy's ranking?
Butler Academy is ranked #535 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Butler Academy often compared to?
Butler Academyis often viewed alongside schools like North Hartsville Elementary School, Mcbee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Butler Academy?
393 students attend Butler Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Butler Academy students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler Academy?
Butler Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Butler Academy offer ?
Butler Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Butler Academy part of?
Butler Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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