Summerville High School
- Summerville High School serves 3,046 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Summerville High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
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 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Summerville High School's student population of 3,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 159 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,046 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 159 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Summerville High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Summerville High School is 0.54, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #83 out of 1142 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 28% | 34% |
| White | 62% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.62 |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dorchester 02 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Gregg Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Gregg Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1273 students
0.6 miles
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)871-3150 0.6 6-8 1273 - Summerville Flowertown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 954 students
0.9 miles
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)871-7400 0.9 PK-5 954 - Summerville Newington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 885 students
0.9 miles
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843)871-3230 0.9 PK-5 885 - Summerville James H. Spann Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 668 students
2.3 miles
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3050 2.3 PK-5 668 - Summerville Rollings Middle School Of The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 670 students
2.3 miles
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843)873-3610 2.3 6-8 670
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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