Chapman High School is a public high school located in Inman, South Carolina, United States. It is a part of Spartanburg County School District 1. The school was founded in 1954. The current principal is Matthew Davis, former assistant principal at Chapman High School.
Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, Chapman 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 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Chapman High serves the southeast part of Inman, SC, covering an 82.7 square mile area. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chapman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chapman High School's student population of 1,057 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,057 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Chapman High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapman High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapman High School's ranking?
Chapman High School is ranked #88 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Chapman High School often compared to?
Chapman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs High School, Hillcrest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chapman High School?
The graduation rate of Chapman High School is 94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Chapman High School?
1,057 students attend Chapman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Chapman High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% 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 Chapman High School?
Chapman High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chapman High School offer ?
Chapman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chapman High School part of?
Chapman High School is part of Spartanburg 01 School District.
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