Goose Creek High School vs. Stratford High School
Should I attend Goose Creek High School or Stratford 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
Goose Creek 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
Stratford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,895 students in grades 9-12, Goose Creek 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 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 2,542 students in grades 9-12, Stratford High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 58% 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
1,895 students
2,542 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
163 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#199 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
79%
Graduation Rate
79%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
526
718
Grade 10 Students
510
662
Grade 11 Students
494
634
Grade 12 Students
365
528
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
21%
% Black
38%
27%
% White
30%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%