Southside High School vs. Wade Hampton High School
Should I attend Southside High School or Wade Hampton 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
Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Wade Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 967 students in grades 9-12, Southside 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 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,826 students in grades 9-12, Wade Hampton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
967 students
1,826 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#26 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
87%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
404
473
Grade 10 Students
221
466
Grade 11 Students
183
459
Grade 12 Students
159
428
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
19%
% Black
54%
19%
% White
12%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
