James F. Byrnes High School vs. Dorman High School
Should I attend James F. Byrnes High School or Dorman 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
James F. Byrnes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Dorman 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
Overview
Serving 2,051 students in grades 9-12, James F. Byrnes 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 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 3,713 students in grades 9-12, Dorman 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 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
2,051 students
3,713 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
204 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#231 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
40
997
Grade 10 Students
735
1032
Grade 11 Students
649
831
Grade 12 Students
627
853
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
21%
31%
% White
57%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
