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Thomas Sumter Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Rembert, SC

5265 Camden Hwy, Rembert, SC 29128

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Rembert since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Rembert, South Carolina, Thomas Sumter Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 474 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 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
474
Teachers
46 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 254 girls, 220 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 82% of Christian schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 106 Christian schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    420’11–12488’13–14395’15–16364’17–18306’19–20372’21–22474’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K39
    126
    227
    329
    424
    544
    639
    739
    840
    952
    1049
    1138
    1228

    Student body

    White84%
    Black8%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino0%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Thomas Sumter Academy whether it takes part.

    More about South Carolina's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Thomas Sumter Academy

    What grades does Thomas Sumter Academy serve?

    Thomas Sumter Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Thomas Sumter Academy?

    About 474 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Thomas Sumter Academy?

    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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