Burke High School vs. Wando High School
Should I attend Burke High School or Wando High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Wando High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 355 students in grades 9-12, Burke High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 2,994 students in grades 9-12, Wando High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
355 students
2,994 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
165 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#7 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
95%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
151
729
Grade 10 Students
70
631
Grade 11 Students
68
654
Grade 12 Students
66
980
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
94%
10%
% White
4%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%