Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Sc Whitmore School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 34:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (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 478 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Sc Whitmore School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc Whitmore School is 0.43, 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
#341 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
16%
31%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sc Whitmore School's ranking?
Sc Whitmore School is ranked #341 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 68%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sc Whitmore School?
478 students attend Sc Whitmore School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sc Whitmore School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc Whitmore School?
Sc Whitmore School has a student ration of 34:1, 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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