Serving 1,667 students in grades 9-12, Lugoff-elgin High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lugoff-elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lugoff-elgin High School's student population of 1,667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lugoff-elgin High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lugoff-elgin High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 1095 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
20%
32%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lugoff-elgin High School's ranking?
Lugoff-elgin High School is ranked #36 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lugoff-elgin High School often compared to?
Lugoff-elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden High School, North Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lugoff-elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Lugoff-elgin High School is 86%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lugoff-elgin High School?
1,667 students attend Lugoff-elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lugoff-elgin High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lugoff-elgin High School?
Lugoff-elgin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lugoff-elgin High School offer ?
Lugoff-elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lugoff-elgin High School part of?
Lugoff-elgin High School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.
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