Serving 22 students in grades 6-10, John De La Howe 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%).
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
59%
31%
White
32%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of John De La Howe School?
The graduation rate of John De La Howe School is 20%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend John De La Howe School?
22 students attend John De La Howe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John De La Howe School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does John De La Howe School offer ?
John De La Howe School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is John De La Howe School part of?
John De La Howe School is part of South Carolina Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe Scho School District.
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