Ware Shoals Primary

15269 Indian Mound Road
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ware Shoals Primary ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 30% 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: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Ware Shoals Primary's student population of 370 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ware Shoals Primary ranks within the bottom 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 Primary is 0.48, 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)
#780 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ware Shoals Primary, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ware Shoals Primary 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.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ware Shoals Primary 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.
35-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ware Shoals Primary 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
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
17%
31%
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White
70%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ware Shoals Primary.
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Ware Shoals Primary and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ware Shoals Primary 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 (15-16)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ware Shoals Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ware Shoals Primary's ranking?
Ware Shoals Primary is ranked #780 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ware Shoals Primary?
370 students attend Ware Shoals Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ware Shoals Primary students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ware Shoals Primary?
Ware Shoals Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ware Shoals Primary offer ?
Ware Shoals Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ware Shoals Primary part of?
Ware Shoals Primary is part of Greenwood 51 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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