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Seneca High School vs. West-oak High School

Should you attend Seneca High School or West-oak 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
Seneca High School
100 Bobcat Ridge
Seneca, SC 29678
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
West-oak High School
130 Warrior Lane
Westminster, SC 29693
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Seneca 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 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 798 students in grades 9-12, West-oak 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,022 students
798 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seneca 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 West-oak High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seneca High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West-oak High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seneca 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 West-oak High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seneca High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oconee 01 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

#139 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
#176 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seneca 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 West-oak High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in SC)
55-59%
(Top 30% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seneca High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oconee 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Top 10% in SC)
80%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seneca High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oconee 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in SC)
67%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seneca High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Oconee 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Seneca High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Oconee 01 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 Seneca High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West-oak High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
292
260
Grade 10 Students
279
201
Grade 11 Students
231
129
Grade 12 Students
220
208

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oconee 01 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
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oconee 01 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
19%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oconee 01 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
58%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oconee 01 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oconee 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seneca High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oconee 01 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
64%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seneca High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oconee 01 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 West-oak High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oconee 01 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
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seneca High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oconee 01 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 reduced-price lunch at West-oak High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oconee 01 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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