Serving 548 students in grades 9-12, North Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Central High School's student population of 548 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Central High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Central 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
#71 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
19%
32%
White
65%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 North Central High School's ranking?
North Central High School is ranked #71 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are North Central High School often compared to?
North Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lugoff-elgin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Central High School?
The graduation rate of North Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend North Central High School?
548 students attend North Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of North Central High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Central High School?
North Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Central High School offer ?
North Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Central High School part of?
North Central High School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.
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