Serving 3,215 students in grades 9-12, Summerville High School ranks in the top 5% 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 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 3,215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summerville 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
Summerville High School's student population of 3,215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summerville High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerville High School is 0.61, 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
#43 out of 1095 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
26%
32%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerville High School's ranking?
Summerville High School is ranked #43 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Summerville High School often compared to?
Summerville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashley Ridge High School, Fort Dorchester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summerville High School?
The graduation rate of Summerville High School is 92%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Summerville High School?
3,215 students attend Summerville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Summerville High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerville High School?
Summerville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summerville High School offer ?
Summerville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summerville High School part of?
Summerville High School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
School Reviews
5 12/19/2014
My grandson is fortunate enough to be enrolled at SHS and from the tenth grade he was taking college-prep classes which will enable him to graduate fom the 12th grade with an Assciates Degress.
He has had encouragement from the teachers and counselors since he started there in the 9th grade and enjoys his classes and teachers.
Because of the encouragement and closeness of the faculty he has succeeded in attaining becoming a member of both the football and baseball teams and participated in programs at Charleston Southern University. He is alo a member of the National Honor Society. Counselors meet with students to assist in planning their goals of the future and it is on course up to the students as to whether they wish to succeed. Teachers cannot make a student pass or fail - it is up to the individual to seek help when they need it.
2 11/5/2014
The school is ridiculously dirty and over-populated. The teachers have ZERO respect for the students which in turn makes the students have no respect for the teachers. Since moving here I have noticed that the majority of kids I came to know have dropped out all together. Its sad when you think about it; having a 67% graduation rate? That's close to half the students never finishing high school. Honestly I regret begging my parents to come to this school. You can get a much better education at Ashley Ridge or Colleton County. Don't come to Summerville HS.
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