Goose Creek High School is a public high school located in Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States. It is a part of the Berkeley County School District. Goose Creek High School offers grades 9–12. It is a public high school, and was founded in 1970.
Serving 1,973 students in grades 9-12, Goose Creek High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,973 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goose Creek High serves the southern part of Goose Creek, SC, covering an area of approximately 59.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goose Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Goose Creek High School's student population of 1,973 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,973 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Motto
Making a positive difference
School Rankings
Goose Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goose Creek High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#302 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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
80%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goose Creek High School's ranking?
Goose Creek High School is ranked #302 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Goose Creek High School often compared to?
Goose Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford High School, Cane Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goose Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Goose Creek High School is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Goose Creek High School?
1,973 students attend Goose Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Goose Creek High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goose Creek High School?
Goose Creek High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goose Creek High School offer ?
Goose Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goose Creek High School part of?
Goose Creek High School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
There is little dress code and the atmosphere is similiar to the schools in New Jersey. The school itself is very old and very little updates. Bathrooms are very dirty all the time. Goose Creek needs to take a step up and do some improvements to bring more decent students proud of their school.
4 10/10/2025
It's a great school, The Teachers are great. The Staff & Even the principal. Sometimes the admin, but overall. I love it.
4 10/10/2025
Goose is a great school but they need to get the bus Situation in order school get out at 4:05 and I just got home at 5:10 and there are still students at the school.
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