Eau Claire High School vs. Columbia High School
Should I attend Eau Claire High School or Columbia 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
Eau Claire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Eau Claire 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (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 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
591 students
691 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#598 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
243
240
Grade 10 Students
138
194
Grade 11 Students
114
137
Grade 12 Students
96
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
86%
86%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%