Chapin High School vs. River Bluff High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chapin 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
River Bluff 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 1,592 students in grades 9-12, Chapin 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 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 2,164 students in grades 9-12, River Bluff 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 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,592 students
2,164 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
137 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#42 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of River Bluff High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of River Bluff High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/147000/146933/river-bluff-high-school-chart-WiHQ9S.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
95%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
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Graduation Rate
96%
94%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of River Bluff High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of River Bluff High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/147000/146933/river-bluff-high-school-chart-JbaUJR.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
419
553
Grade 10 Students
421
582
Grade 11 Students
361
510
Grade 12 Students
391
519
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
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% Hispanic
6%
7%
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% Black
6%
11%
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% White
82%
71%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.32
0.48
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
16%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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