Serving 278 students in grades 6-12, Next High School ranks in the top 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
4%
31%
White
84%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Next High School's ranking?
Next High School is ranked #562 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Next High School?
The graduation rate of Next High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Next High School?
278 students attend Next High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Next High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Next High School?
Next High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Next High School offer ?
Next High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Next High School part of?
Next High School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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