Hudgens Academy in Lynchburg, SC, is a nonsectarian K–12 private school serving 222 students in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 21 faculty members across elementary and secondary grades.
Hudgens Academy is a co–educational institution affiliated with the Institute for Independent Education.
The student body includes approximately 1.35% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the local area.
Tuition and specific awards information are not listed; the school focuses on providing a regular academic program from kindergarten through 12th grade.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hudgens Academy?
The application deadline for Hudgens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Hudgens Academy is The Carolina Academy (16.3 miles away)
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Youth Academy Parochial School
Alternative School (Christian)
1110 East Brewington
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-2366
Sumter, SC 29153
(803) 469-2366
14.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students
The Carolina Academy
(Baptist)
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
17.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Grace Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
226 W Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
17.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Carolina Academy
(Baptist)
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
18 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Sumter Christian School ![Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"]( "Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their \"class t-shirt\"")
(Christian)
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2624 W Palmetto St
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-6395
19.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Carolina Academy
(Baptist)
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
675 S Lafayette Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1780
17.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
18 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Sumter Christian School ![Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their "class t-shirt"]( "Sumter Christian School Photo - Student body wearing their \"class t-shirt\"")
(Christian)
420 S Pike W
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1902
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Carolina Academy
(Baptist)
351 N Country Club Rd
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5485
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 382 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 773-1686
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Trinity Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
226 W Liberty Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0502
17.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
1015 S Ebenezer Rd
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 661-7464
18 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7005 Friendfield Rd
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 799-6900
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
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Rank:
5/
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24 Pinewood Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0648
8801.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 Kingsbury Road
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 775-6244
8801.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Old Manning Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 506-2700
8801.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
8801.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
8801.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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