Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Scott's Branch 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 was 40-59% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Scott's Branch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
93%
32%
White
4%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clarendon 01 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott's Branch High School's ranking?
Scott's Branch High School is ranked #165 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott's Branch High School?
The graduation rate of Scott's Branch High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Scott's Branch High School?
208 students attend Scott's Branch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Scott's Branch High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott's Branch High School?
Scott's Branch High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scott's Branch High School offer ?
Scott's Branch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott's Branch High School part of?
Scott's Branch High School is part of Clarendon 01 School District.
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