Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Saluda River Academy For The Arts ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saluda River Academy for the Arts serves the northern part of West Columbia, SC, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saluda River Academy For The Arts's student population of 400 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Saluda River Academy For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saluda River Academy For The Arts is 0.72, which is more 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
#635 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
29%
31%
White
39%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saluda River Academy For The Arts's ranking?
Saluda River Academy For The Arts is ranked #635 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Saluda River Academy For The Arts often compared to?
Saluda River Academy For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Springdale Elementary School, Riverbank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Saluda River Academy For The Arts?
400 students attend Saluda River Academy For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Saluda River Academy For The Arts students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saluda River Academy For The Arts?
Saluda River Academy For The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saluda River Academy For The Arts offer ?
Saluda River Academy For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saluda River Academy For The Arts part of?
Saluda River Academy For The Arts is part of Lexington 02 School District.
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