Porter-Gaud School

Porter-Gaud School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 1-12
300 Albemarle Rd,  Charleston, SC
4.2
2.9
1,072 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$33,075
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
107
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
89.9%
Black
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
1.4%

School Rankings

#3 Best Christian Schools in South Carolina
#3 Best HS For Stem in South Carolina
#5 Best Private HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clemson University 107 Students
University of South Carolina 95 Students
College of Charleston 63 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 59 Students
University of Georgia 55 Students
Wofford College 53 Students
University of Virginia 48 Students
University of Miami 40 Students
Vanderbilt University 40 Students
Furman University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 79 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 34 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Engineering 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Journalism 17 Students
Economics 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 61 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/16/2025
As someone who has attended the school since first grade, I can say Porter Gaud does an amazing job at preparing their students for college.
5.0 Senior
9/2/2023
I love Porter I came in the 7th grade and ever since I've grown a lot as a person. The teachers really care about you and won't let you fall behind. They are currently working harder to implement more of a sense of community for minority students unlike they have done in the past.
5.0 Junior
6/2/2023
I've been going to Porter since the 7th grade and my experience has been great. I made friends really fast because the students there are so nice. I also like it because the classes are small and the halls aren't as chaotic as a public school's.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 17 Reviews
2.0 other
10/11/2023
The main complaint that I have about Porter-Gaud is the fact that, although the administration makes attempts to make the school more progressive, Porter is still stuck in systemic privilege. As a "12-Year-Society" alumnus, I felt that the Board of Trustees held back the school's social progression...
5.0 parent
6/25/2019
We are thrilled our children attend Porter. This school and its community are wonderful. We can not say enough about our Porter Gaud experience. We would absolutely recommend this school to any parent.
1.0 parent
2/10/2019
For the money payed, it is a rip off. The amount of stiffness and bad taste in the education, is had to find.
1.0 student
10/30/2018
This school is a stereotype southern school. It is rated poorly....very poorly...and as an educator, I was horrified at the teaching techniques, school attitude on the part of the administration, teachers and students. Another interesting aspect is tuition is expensive; some students pay the full co...

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Porter-Gaud School is a private Episcopal school for students in grades 1-12 located at 300 Albemarle Rd in Charleston, SC. Annual tuition is $33,075. The school has a total enrollment of 1,072 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Porter-Gaud School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,989,974. Discover additional schools in the area, like First Baptist School, Ashley Hall School, Harvest Time International Academy, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Porter-Gaud School.

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