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Irmo High School vs. Spring Hill High School

Should you attend Irmo High School or Spring Hill High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Irmo High School
6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Spring Hill High School
11629 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Irmo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Spring Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,268 students in grades 9-12, Irmo 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 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,102 students in grades 9-12, Spring Hill High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,268 students
1,102 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Irmo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Irmo High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Hill High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
87 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Irmo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Irmo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#506 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
#33 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Irmo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Hill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irmo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 20% in SC)
96%
(Top 1% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irmo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in SC)
83%
(Top 5% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irmo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
97%
(Top 1% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Irmo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Spring Hill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Irmo High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spring Hill High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
381
309
Grade 10 Students
344
273
Grade 11 Students
303
267
Grade 12 Students
240
253

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Irmo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Irmo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
57%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Irmo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Irmo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Irmo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Irmo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Irmo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(19-20 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Irmo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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