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Gray Collegiate Academy

3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 803 students in grades 7-12, 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 21:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gray Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gray Collegiate Academy's student population of 803 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 225% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#96 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gray Collegiate Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gray Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gray Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gray Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gray Collegiate Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
31%
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White
72%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gray Collegiate Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Gray Collegiate Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gray Collegiate Academy and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gray Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gray Collegiate Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
803 students attend Gray Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Gray Collegiate Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 21:1, 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 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gray Collegiate Academy part of?
Gray Collegiate Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.

School Reviews
5   12/28/2021
Wouldn't send my kids anywhere else.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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