Hemingway High School vs. Kingstree Senior High School
Should I attend Hemingway High School or Kingstree Senior 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
Hemingway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Kingstree Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, Hemingway 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 40-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Kingstree Senior High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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
225 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#424 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
67
168
Grade 10 Students
55
119
Grade 11 Students
50
112
Grade 12 Students
53
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
91%
89%
% White
6%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
