Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitehall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whitehall Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Whitehall Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehall Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
39%
31%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
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 Whitehall Elementary School's ranking?
Whitehall Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Whitehall Elementary School often compared to?
Whitehall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Whitehall Elementary School?
526 students attend Whitehall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Whitehall Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehall Elementary School?
Whitehall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitehall Elementary School offer ?
Whitehall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitehall Elementary School part of?
Whitehall Elementary School is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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