FAQs
If you have a question that isn’t answered below, please contact Sean Hoskins, Director of Admissions, at seanhoskins@wilsonhall.org or 803-469-3615, ext. 107.
General School FAQs
Yes, all students are required to wear school uniforms and follow the school dress code. Uniforms help create a sense of unity and school pride while reducing distractions during the school day. By establishing a neat, consistent standard of appearance, the dress code supports an environment focused on learning, respect, and community.
The school does offer after-school care until 6:00 PM for Wilson Hall students enrolled in PS3-6th. Before-school care is available from 7:00-7:45 AM for students in PS3-5th. The after-school care program is available during the summer months from 7:45 AM-5:45 PM for students in rising PS3-6th. For more information, click on the links:
After School Care
Before School Care
Summer Care
To ensure a close relationship between students and teachers, Wilson Hall has a policy that limits class size. The preschool classes are limited to 12 students, the kindergarten, first and second grade classes are limited to 20 students, the third and fourth grades are limited to 21 students, and the fifth-grade classes are limited to 23 students. Because they have a wider variety of classes from which to choose, the middle and upper school classes can range in size from 4 to 24 students. Keep in mind that, since the school screens its students for academic ability, all students in a class are taught at the same level.
While the school does provide transportation for field trips, extracurricular and athletic events, the school does not provide transportation to and from school for its students.
Nearly one-third of each graduating class has attended Wilson Hall since preschool, creating a student body rooted in long-standing friendships, shared traditions, and a strong sense of community. At the same time, new students are warmly welcomed and quickly made to feel at home as part of the Wilson Hall Family. With approximately 20% of the student body made up of students whose parents are affiliated with the military, Wilson Hall is proud to welcome families from across the country and around the world.
No, Wilson Hall is an independent school. While most of our students and faculty are Christian, our school community includes students from a variety of faith traditions, and all students are respected and encouraged to express their beliefs. Wilson Hall begins each school day with a devotion and prayer, and prayer is also included before special programs and events. Students participate in a regular chapel program that focuses on developing positive character traits from a faith-based perspective. In addition, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for high school students and First Priority, a Christian outreach organization for middle school students, offer weekly Bible studies on campus. Learn more about our Chapel Program.
No. To help students stay focused and engaged throughout the school day, cell phones and other personal electronic devices may not be used during school hours. Students who bring phones to school must either leave them in their cars or place them in locked boxes in homeroom for the entirety of the school day. Personal laptops are also not permitted, as the school provides Chromebooks for classroom use when needed. This policy helps eliminate unwanted distractions and supports a learning environment where students can fully participate in class.
College Prep and Testing Result FAQs
Wilson Hall students consistently achieve strong results on college entrance exams, reflecting the school’s commitment to academic preparation and student success. For the Class of 2026, the top 25% earned an average SAT score of 1348, with a high score of 1510, while the class average was 1160. These scores are well above local, state, and national averages and are the highest in Sumter, Clarendon, and Lee counties. To support college readiness, every student is required to take the SAT at least twice.
Wilson Hall’s mission is to prepare students for success in college and life beyond our campus, and the Class of 2026 offers an impressive reflection of that commitment. Because every graduate must be accepted to a four-year college or university, Wilson Hall maintains a 100% college acceptance rate. The 61 members of the Class of 2026 were accepted to 84 different colleges and universities, and 100% of the graduates received merit-based scholarship offers totaling $7.9 million.
Wilson Hall graduates pursue their college paths at a wide range of institutions, reflecting the varied interests, talents, and goals of our alumni. Graduates have attended Ivy League schools such as Harvard and Penn, as well as other highly selective universities including Duke, Georgetown, Northwestern, and West Point. Many choose outstanding public institutions in South Carolina, including Clemson and USC, while others continue their education at leading out-of-state schools such as NYU, Southern California, Virginia, and Wake Forest. Today, Wilson Hall alumni are currently enrolled in more than 60 colleges and universities across 19 states, the District of Columbia, and four countries.
Yes. Wilson Hall’s Advanced Placement program is one of the strongest examples of how the school prepares students for success beyond our campus. As the world’s most widely recognized college credit program for high school students, AP gives students the opportunity to complete college-level coursework, take nationally standardized exams, and potentially earn college credit while still in high school.
Wilson Hall offers 21 AP courses, more than any school in the area, giving students exceptional access to challenging academic opportunities. Each AP course is audited by the College Board to ensure rigor and alignment with college-level curriculum standards. Nearly all colleges and universities in the United States grant credit, advanced placement, or both for qualifying AP scores.
Wilson Hall students continue to perform at an impressive level. In 2025, 99 students, or 81%, passed at least one AP Exam, far exceeding the global passing rate of 60%. In recognition of their outstanding achievement, 58 students earned AP Scholar honors from the College Board. With more than half of Wilson Hall graduates earning college credit through AP Exams, the program provides a clear and meaningful return on a Wilson Hall education.
Each spring, students in kindergarten through 8th grade take the nationally normed Iowa Achievement Test. In 2026, Wilson Hall’s average national percentile scores were:
English & Language Arts: 88th percentile (top 12% nationally)
Math: 81st percentile (top 19% nationally).
