First Southern Methodist CHR & Wesley Christian SC
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Orangeburg, SC
2456 Broughton St, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in Orangeburg
- Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in South Carolina
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
First Southern Methodist CHR & Wesley Christian SC is a Methodist private school in Orangeburg, South Carolina, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 38 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in South Carolina. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 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 Pre-K–12
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Methodist
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in South Carolina (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of Christian schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 106 Christian schools in South Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Association of Christian Schools
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Southern Methodist CHR & Wesley Christian SC 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 First Southern Methodist CHR & Wesley Christian SC
What grades does First Southern Methodist CHR & Wesley Christian SC serve?
First Southern Methodist CHR & Wesley Christian SC serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend First Southern Methodist CHR & Wesley Christian SC?
About 38 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Southern Methodist CHR & Wesley Christian SC?
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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