Mid-carolina High School

377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 692 students in grades 9-12, Mid-carolina High School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mid-carolina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Mid-carolina High School's student population of 692 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mid-carolina High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-carolina High School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#59 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
43%
85-89%
52%
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
19%
31%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mid-carolina High School's ranking?
Mid-carolina High School is ranked #59 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mid-carolina High School often compared to?
Mid-carolina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mid-carolina Middle School, Newberry Middle School, Little Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid-carolina High School?
The graduation rate of Mid-carolina High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mid-carolina High School?
692 students attend Mid-carolina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mid-carolina High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mid-carolina High School?
Mid-carolina High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mid-carolina High School offer ?
Mid-carolina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mid-carolina High School part of?
Mid-carolina High School is part of Newberry 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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