Summerville High School
Summerville High School serves 3,077 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Summerville High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Summerville High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Summerville High School's student population of 3,077 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 169 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,077 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 169 teachers |
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School Comparison
Summerville High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Summerville High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #166 out of 1142 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 28% | 34% |
| White | 60% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dorchester 02 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Summerville High School is Ashley Ridge High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gregg Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Gregg Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,262 student
0.6 miles
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150 0.6 6-8 1,262 - Summerville Flowertown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 940 students
0.9 miles
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400 0.9 PK-5 940 - Summerville Newington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 936 students
0.9 miles
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230 0.9 PK-5 936 - Summerville James H. Spann Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 690 students
2.3 miles
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050 2.3 PK-5 690 - Summerville Rollings Middle School Of The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 666 students
2.3 miles
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610 2.3 6-8 666
School Reviews
| 5 My grandson is fortunate enough to be enrolled at SHS and from the tenth grade he was taking college-prep classes which will enable him to graduate fom the 12th grade with an Assciates Degress.
He has had encouragement from the teachers and counselors since he started there in the 9th grade and enjoys his classes and teachers.
Because of the encouragement and closeness of the faculty he has succeeded in attaining becoming a member of both the football and baseball teams and participated in programs at Charleston Southern University. He is alo a member of the National Honor Society. Counselors meet with students to assist in planning their goals of the future and it is on course up to the students as to whether they wish to succeed. Teachers cannot make a student pass or fail - it is up to the individual to seek help when they need it. - Posted by Parent - britj |
| 2 The school is ridiculously dirty and over-populated. The teachers have ZERO respect for the students which in turn makes the students have no respect for the teachers. Since moving here I have noticed that the majority of kids I came to know have dropped out all together. Its sad when you think about it; having a 67% graduation rate? That's close to half the students never finishing high school. Honestly I regret begging my parents to come to this school. You can get a much better education at Ashley Ridge or Colleton County. Don't come to Summerville HS. - Posted by Student/Alumni - chris |
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