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Airport High School vs. Brookland-cayce High School

Should you attend Airport High School or Brookland-cayce High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Airport High School
1315 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29170
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Brookland-cayce High School
1300 State Street
Cayce, SC 29033
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Airport High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,222 students in grades 9-12, Brookland-cayce High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,338 students
1,222 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Airport High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brookland-cayce High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Airport High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookland-cayce High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
89 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Airport High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brookland-cayce High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Airport High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brookland-cayce High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#321 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
#222 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Airport High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brookland-cayce High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in SC)
50-54%
(Top 30% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Airport High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookland-cayce High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 20% in SC)
79%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Airport High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookland-cayce High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in SC)
54%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Airport High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookland-cayce High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
78%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Airport High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brookland-cayce High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Airport High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brookland-cayce High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
427
431
Grade 10 Students
341
321
Grade 11 Students
298
264
Grade 12 Students
272
206

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Airport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brookland-cayce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Airport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brookland-cayce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Airport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brookland-cayce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Airport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brookland-cayce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Airport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brookland-cayce High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Airport High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brookland-cayce High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Airport High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brookland-cayce High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Airport High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brookland-cayce High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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