Emerald High School vs. Ninety Six High School
Should I attend Emerald High School or Ninety Six 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
Emerald High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ninety Six High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, Emerald 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 40-44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 465 students in grades 9-12, Ninety Six 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 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
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), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
863 students
465 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#335 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
77%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
298
143
Grade 10 Students
160
115
Grade 11 Students
199
119
Grade 12 Students
206
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
3%
% Black
38%
20%
% White
44%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%