Sumter Christian School vs. Wilson Hall
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sumter Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Wilson Hall ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
Founded in 1974, SCS serves pre-school through 12th grade.
SCS is accredited by SCACS and participates in its fine arts and athletic competitions.
The school is a ministry of Sumter Bible Church.
Wilson Hall is a college preparatory school for students in three-year-old preschool through 12th grade.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild LD
n/a
Year Founded
1974
1966
Students Body
Total Students
262 students
851 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
6
24
Pre-K Students
15
50
Kindergarten Students
16
60
Grade 1 Students
11
58
Grade 2 Students
16
56
Grade 3 Students
10
56
Grade 4 Students
18
53
Grade 5 Students
19
59
Grade 6 Students
24
67
Grade 7 Students
24
64
Grade 8 Students
23
72
Grade 9 Students
25
61
Grade 10 Students
20
61
Grade 11 Students
21
50
Grade 12 Students
14
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
19
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
1050
1154
Average ACT score
23
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(business casual shirts; navy, black, brown, gray, khaki pants or shorts)
(business casual shirts; navy, black, brown, gray, khaki pants or shorts)
Casual
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,027
$8,690
Tuition Notes
This is for 1st-5th grade 6th-12th grade is 5,049. Pres-school is 3,465 and kindergarten is $4,169. These are for 2026-27. Discounts are given for multi-child families and first year active military families.
Tuition varies depending on grade level.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
2%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Admissions Director
Ron Davis
Sean Hoskins
Admissions Associate
Lucy Davis
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
BandFine Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pickleball
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Athletic Training (high school)Battle of the Books (elementary)
Chess Club (high school)Debate Team (high school)
Debate Team (middle school)Fellowship of Christian Athletes
First Priority Christian Outreach ClubKey Club
National Honor SocietyQuiz Bowl (high school)
Quiz Bowl (middle school)School Ambassadors
Student Council (high school)Student Council (middle school)
Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChorus (elementary)
Instrumental EnsembleTheater Club (high school)
Theater Club (middle school)