Tyger River Correctional Institution is a medium-security state prison for men located in Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, owned and operated by the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The facility was opened in 1980 and has a capacity of 1160 inmates held at medium security.
Tyger River High School serves 5 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyger River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tyger River High School's student population of 5 students has declined by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tyger River High School is 0.32, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
80%
31%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
20%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤5%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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 the graduation rate of Tyger River High School?
The graduation rate of Tyger River High School is 5%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Tyger River High School?
5 students attend Tyger River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tyger River High School students are Black, and 20% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyger River High School?
Tyger River High School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tyger River High School offer ?
Tyger River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tyger River High School part of?
Tyger River High School is part of Dept Of Correction N04 School District.
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