Serving 431 students in grades 9-12, Sc Whitmore 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 30-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc Whitmore School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sc Whitmore School's student population of 431 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Achieve Excellence
School Rankings
Sc Whitmore School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc Whitmore School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sc Whitmore School's ranking?
Sc Whitmore School is ranked #375 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sc Whitmore School?
The graduation rate of Sc Whitmore School is 70%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Sc Whitmore School?
431 students attend Sc Whitmore School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sc Whitmore School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sc Whitmore School?
Sc Whitmore School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc Whitmore School offer ?
Sc Whitmore School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sc Whitmore School part of?
Sc Whitmore School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Sc Whitmore School located?
Sc Whitmore School is located in the Greenview neighborhood of Columbia, SC. There are 2 other public schools located in Greenview.
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