- SC Connections Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Saluda River Academy for the Arts (229 vs. 27).
- SC Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Saluda River Academy for the Arts (376.2:1 vs. 281:1).
- SC Connections Academy reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Saluda River Academy for the Arts (17 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
SC Connections Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Saluda River Academy for the Arts (85 vs. 81).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SC Connections Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Saluda River Academy for the Arts (229 vs. 27).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Saluda River Academy for the Arts reported a higher in-school suspensions than SC Connections Academy (8 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SC Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Saluda River Academy for the Arts (376.2:1 vs. 281:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at SC Connections Academy
6 metrics were reported by SC Connections Academy. Comparable data for Saluda River Academy for the Arts is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
84%
Graduating cohort
694
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
106
Dual enrollment
74
SAT/ACT participation
626
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
$14,535.13
SC Connections Academy
$20,061.81
Local revenue share
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
45.1%
SC Connections Academy
2.5%
State revenue share
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
43.7%
SC Connections Academy
87.6%
Federal revenue share
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
11.2%
SC Connections Academy
10%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
33.1%
SC Connections Academy
9.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lexington County
$75,014
Lexington County
$75,014
Poverty rate
Lexington County
11.4%
Lexington County
11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington County
33.1%
Lexington County
33.1%
Unemployment rate
Lexington County
3.6%
Lexington County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.