D. W. Daniel High School vs. Seneca High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
D. W. Daniel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Seneca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,194 students in grades 9-12, D. W. Daniel High School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 987 students in grades 9-12, Seneca High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), 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
1,194 students
987 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#50 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
87%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
340
290
Grade 10 Students
287
238
Grade 11 Students
277
234
Grade 12 Students
290
225
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
8%
21%
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%