Serving 819 students in grades 9-12, Crescent 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 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Crescent High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Iva, SC, covering approximately 167.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crescent 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Crescent High School's student population of 819 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
819 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Crescent 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 Crescent High School is 0.39, 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
#97 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)
90%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
90-94%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crescent High School's ranking?
Crescent High School is ranked #97 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Crescent High School often compared to?
Crescent High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T. L. Hanna High School, Starr Elementary 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 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crescent High School?
The graduation rate of Crescent High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Crescent High School?
819 students attend Crescent High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Crescent High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crescent High School?
Crescent High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crescent High School offer ?
Crescent High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crescent High School part of?
Crescent High School is part of Anderson 03 School District.
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