Stratford High School vs. Goose Creek High School
Should I attend Stratford High School or Goose Creek 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
Stratford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Goose Creek 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 2,542 students in grades 9-12, Stratford 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 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,895 students in grades 9-12, Goose Creek 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 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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
2,542 students
1,895 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#419 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Graduation Rate
82%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
718
526
Grade 10 Students
662
510
Grade 11 Students
634
494
Grade 12 Students
528
365
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
27%
38%
% White
42%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%