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Gray Collegiate Academy

3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 869 students in grades 6-12, Gray Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gray Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Gray Collegiate Academy's student population of 869 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 216% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Gray Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gray Collegiate Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#142 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
61%
43%
83%
52%
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
17%
31%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gray Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Gray Collegiate Academy is ranked #142 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gray Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Gray Collegiate Academy is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gray Collegiate Academy?
869 students attend Gray Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Gray Collegiate Academy students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gray Collegiate Academy?
Gray Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gray Collegiate Academy offer ?
Gray Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gray Collegiate Academy part of?
Gray Collegiate Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.

School Reviews

5   12/28/2021
Wouldn't send my kids anywhere else.
- Posted by Parent - J Sowell

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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