Serving 435 students in grades 4-5, High Hills Elementary 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 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Hills Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Shaw Afb, SC, covering an area of approximately 87.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Hills Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
High Hills Elementary 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 High Hills Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#920 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Hills Elementary School's ranking?
High Hills Elementary School is ranked #920 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are High Hills Elementary School often compared to?
High Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shaw Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend High Hills Elementary School?
435 students attend High Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of High Hills Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 High Hills Elementary School?
High Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Hills Elementary School offer ?
High Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High Hills Elementary School part of?
High Hills Elementary School is part of Sumter 01 School District.
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