Ware Shoals High School

56 South Greenwood Avenue
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Ware Shoals High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-39% (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 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ware Shoals High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Ware Shoals High School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Ware Shoals High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ware Shoals High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#376 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ware Shoals High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ware Shoals High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ware Shoals High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ware Shoals High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ware Shoals High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ware Shoals High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Ware Shoals High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ware Shoals High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ware Shoals High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ware Shoals High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ware Shoals High School's ranking?
Ware Shoals High School is ranked #376 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ware Shoals High School often compared to?
Ware Shoals High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ninety Six High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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 Ware Shoals High School?
The graduation rate of Ware Shoals High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ware Shoals High School?
258 students attend Ware Shoals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ware Shoals High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ware Shoals High School?
Ware Shoals High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ware Shoals High School offer ?
Ware Shoals High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ware Shoals High School part of?
Ware Shoals High School is part of Greenwood 51 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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