Serving 1,194 students in grades 9-12, D. W. Daniel High School ranks in the top 20% 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 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D. W. Daniel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
D. W. Daniel High School's student population of 1,194 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D. W. Daniel High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D. W. Daniel High School is 0.41, 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
#204 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
8%
32%
White
76%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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 D. W. Daniel High School's ranking?
D. W. Daniel High School is ranked #204 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are D. W. Daniel High School often compared to?
D. W. Daniel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pickens High School, Seneca High School, Walhalla 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 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of D. W. Daniel High School?
The graduation rate of D. W. Daniel High School is 92%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend D. W. Daniel High School?
1,194 students attend D. W. Daniel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of D. W. Daniel High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D. W. Daniel High School?
D. W. Daniel High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does D. W. Daniel High School offer ?
D. W. Daniel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is D. W. Daniel High School part of?
D. W. Daniel High School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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