Daufuskie Island Independent School
Independent school · Grades 7–8
Daufuskie Island, SC
175 Ave Of Oaks, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools nationwide
Daufuskie Island Independent School is an independent private school in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, for students from 7th grade through 8th grade. It has about 4 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of independent high schools nationwide. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–8
- Students
- 4
- Teachers
- 2.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 1 girls, 3 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent high schools nationwide (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Daufuskie Island Independent School whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Daufuskie Island Independent School
What grades does Daufuskie Island Independent School serve?
Daufuskie Island Independent School serves grades 7–8.
How many students attend Daufuskie Island Independent School?
About 4 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Daufuskie Island Independent School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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