B+
Above Average
84/100

Central Academy of the Arts

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 608 Johnson Road, Central, SC 29630
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 65th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.30 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
485
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%65/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.30 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.85 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency51% (+2 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%62%reading +0 pts, math -4 pts54th percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -5 pts, math -17 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -2 pts, math -9 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +1 pts, math -3 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 608 Johnson Road
City Central
ZIP Code 29630
District 4503330
NCES School ID 450333000882
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29630

Understanding the community around Central Academy of the Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,864
Per Capita Income $26,559
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%
High School or Higher 88.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $193,300
Median Rent $884
Owner-Occupied 44.7%
Renter-Occupied 55.3%
View full data for ZIP 29630 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Academy of the Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.4%
Hispanic/Latino 14.6%
Black 14.0%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Asian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 485
Teachers (FTE) 33.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Academy of the Arts?
Central Academy of the Arts has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Academy of the Arts?
Central Academy of the Arts has 485 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Central Academy of the Arts serve?
Central Academy of the Arts serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Academy of the Arts receive per student?
Central Academy of the Arts receives $12,307 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Academy of the Arts in 29630 ▼
Avg Home Value
$301,475
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,281
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
55.3%

Other Schools in 29630

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026