Wilson High School
Wilson High School serves 1,229 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wilson High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Wilson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Wilson High School's student population of 1,229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,229 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wilson High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wilson High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #344 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 67% | 34% |
| White | 22% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilson High School is West Florence High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Williams Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Henry Timrod Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Alfred Rush Academy Grades: PK | 90 students
0.8 miles
1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156 0.8 PK 90 - Florence Henry Timrod Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 389 students
0.9 miles
1901 East Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454 0.9 K-6 389 - Florence North Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 706 students
2.1 miles
1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159 2.1 PK-6 706 - Florence Williams Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 616 students
2.1 miles
1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162 2.1 7-8 616 - Florence Theodore Lester Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 435 students
2.3 miles
3501 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459 2.3 PK-6 435
School Reviews
| 5 This school prepared me to do anything. It treated everyone with respect. It was clean and welcoming at all times. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Rashid |
| 5 Wilson is the best high school in the nation. It prepared me academically to compete with anyone in the world. - Posted by Student/Alumni - loret |
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