Serving 375 students in grades 6-12, Great Falls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Great Falls High serves the southeast part of Great Falls, SC, covering an area of approximately 75.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Falls High School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Falls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Falls High School is 0.66, 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
#811 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Red Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Falls High School's ranking?
Great Falls High School is ranked #811 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Great Falls High School often compared to?
Great Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisville High School, Chester Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Great Falls High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Great Falls High School?
375 students attend Great Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Great Falls High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Falls High School?
Great Falls High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Falls High School offer ?
Great Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Great Falls High School part of?
Great Falls High School is part of Chester 01 School District.
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