Serving 274 students in grades 6-12, Whitmire Community School (High) 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher 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)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitmire Community School (High) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Whitmire Community School (High)'s student population of 274 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitmire Community School (High) 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 Whitmire Community School (High) is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
19%
32%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitmire Community School (High)'s ranking?
Whitmire Community School (High) is ranked #632 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Whitmire Community School (High) often compared to?
Whitmire Community School (High)is often viewed alongside schools like Mid-carolina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitmire Community School (High)?
The graduation rate of Whitmire Community School (High) is 60-69%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Whitmire Community School (High)?
274 students attend Whitmire Community School (High).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Whitmire Community School (High) students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitmire Community School (High)?
Whitmire Community School (High) has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitmire Community School (High) offer ?
Whitmire Community School (High) offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitmire Community School (High) part of?
Whitmire Community School (High) is part of Newberry 01 School District.
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