Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert Smalls Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
46%
31%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Smalls Leadership Academy's ranking?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is ranked #1034 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Robert Smalls Leadership Academy often compared to?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Broad River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
729 students attend Robert Smalls Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Robert Smalls Leadership Academy students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert Smalls Leadership Academy offer ?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert Smalls Leadership Academy part of?
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/9/2020
RSIA is a perfect school for me cause I made new friends and family and the staff there is like a real family.
1 2/24/2020
I was at Robert Smalls since I was in 3rd grade I have been bullied at this school for years that's why I left this school for 6th grade then was bad for bullying to so don't let your kids go to Robert Smalls is a bad school for bullying they need to end bullying at all schools.
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