Serving 537 students in grades 3-8, Buist Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Buist Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buist Academy is 0.44, 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.
Buist Academy is ranked #2 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Buist Academy?
537 students attend Buist Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Buist Academy students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buist Academy?
Buist Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buist Academy offer ?
Buist Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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