Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, Bamberg-ehrhardt High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bamberg-ehrhardt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bamberg-ehrhardt High School's student population of 348 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bamberg-ehrhardt High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bamberg-ehrhardt High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
57%
32%
White
38%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bamberg-ehrhardt High School's ranking?
Bamberg-ehrhardt High School is ranked #234 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bamberg-ehrhardt High School often compared to?
Bamberg-ehrhardt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denmark Olar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bamberg-ehrhardt High School?
The graduation rate of Bamberg-ehrhardt High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bamberg-ehrhardt High School?
348 students attend Bamberg-ehrhardt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bamberg-ehrhardt High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bamberg-ehrhardt High School?
Bamberg-ehrhardt High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bamberg-ehrhardt High School offer ?
Bamberg-ehrhardt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bamberg-ehrhardt High School part of?
Bamberg-ehrhardt High School is part of Bamberg 01 School District.
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