A+
Excellent
94/100

Gray Collegiate Academy

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 3833 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 87% · Math 67% proficient · 82nd percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
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

94
Repit Score
out of 100
869
Students
enrolled
23.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%82/100reading 92nd percentile, math 72nd percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%95/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%69/100Inputs 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 proficiency87% (+38 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+13 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White85%65%reading +8 pts, math +2 pts64th percentile (list)
Black85%50%reading +29 pts, math +8 pts85th percentile (list)
Low-income85%65%reading +25 pts, math +18 pts91st 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 3833 Leaphart Road
City West Columbia
ZIP Code 29169
District 4503909
NCES School ID 450390901650
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29169

Understanding the community around Gray Collegiate Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,496
Per Capita Income $35,569
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%
High School or Higher 90.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $181,600
Median Rent $996
Owner-Occupied 53.3%
Renter-Occupied 46.7%
View full data for ZIP 29169 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gray Collegiate Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.2%
Black 16.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.4%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 869
Teachers (FTE) 37.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gray Collegiate Academy?
Gray Collegiate Academy has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gray Collegiate Academy?
Gray Collegiate Academy has 869 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1.
What grades does Gray Collegiate Academy serve?
Gray Collegiate Academy serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Gray Collegiate Academy receive per student?
Gray Collegiate Academy receives $18,946 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gray Collegiate Academy in 29169 ▼
Avg Home Value
$230,170
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,761
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
46.7%

Other Schools in 29169

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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