Emmanuel Christian School vs. Thomas Hart Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Emmanuel Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Student Body
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Overview
ECS is a K2-12th grade educational institution and has been serving Darlington County since 1963! ECS uses a traditional classroom setting taught from a Christian worldview. We offer a college prepratory curriculum, many extra curricular activities, and a competitively priced tuition.
Thomas Hart Academy is committed to the academic and emotional well-being of its students by focusing on the individual child and fostering a love of learning within a safe, nurturing environment.
Established in 1970, Thomas Hart Academy (THA) is an independent, co-educational, non-discriminatory day school enrolling approximately 140 students from 2K to 8th grade.
We offer students the opportunity to learn, create, experience, and gain confidence by meeting the challenges of a strong academic program and participating in numerous co-curricular activities.
THA views students as individuals with diverse talents, interests, and personalities.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1963
1970
Students Body
Total Students
288 students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
48
Kindergarten Students
34
18
Grade 1 Students
13
20
Grade 2 Students
23
9
Grade 3 Students
23
15
Grade 4 Students
22
14
Grade 5 Students
20
17
Grade 6 Students
14
20
Grade 7 Students
19
16
Grade 8 Students
21
11
Grade 9 Students
12
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Grade 10 Students
11
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Grade 11 Students
16
-
Grade 12 Students
16
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
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Average Class Size
17
11
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:9
Average SAT score
1165
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Average ACT score
23
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,250
$6,800
Tuition Notes
Tuition does not include fees.
Preschool $4,350
Kindergarten $4,550
Grades 1-6 $5,250
Grades 7-12 $5,600
Please visit our website for details about tuition. www.thomashart.org
% on Financial Aid
7%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
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Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Stacie McElveen
Anna Tingen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Beta Club, Drama, Excel School of the Fine Arts, Student Government Association
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