Serving 670 students in grades 8-12, Gray Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gray Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gray Collegiate Academy's student population of 670 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gray Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gray Collegiate Academy is 0.52, which is less 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
#96 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
24%
32%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Gray Collegiate Academy is ranked #96 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gray Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Gray Collegiate Academy is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gray Collegiate Academy?
670 students attend Gray Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gray Collegiate Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray Collegiate Academy?
Gray Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gray Collegiate Academy offer ?
Gray Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gray Collegiate Academy part of?
Gray Collegiate Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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