St. James High School vs. Carolina Forest High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. James High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Carolina Forest 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 1,802 students in grades 9-12, St. James High School ranks in the top 1% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 2,973 students in grades 9-12, Carolina Forest 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 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,802 students
2,973 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
140 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#13 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
89%
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
508
988
Grade 10 Students
499
756
Grade 11 Students
423
635
Grade 12 Students
372
594
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
78%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%