Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Blacksburg High School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blacksburg High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blacksburg High School is 0.34, 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.
Blacksburg High School is ranked #284 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blacksburg High School?
The graduation rate of Blacksburg High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Blacksburg High School?
553 students attend Blacksburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Blacksburg High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blacksburg High School?
Blacksburg High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blacksburg High School offer ?
Blacksburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blacksburg High School part of?
This School has a variety of academic programs to be in such a small community. They also have about a 96% graduation rate! The facility and staff are great, the learning eviroment is amazing and the school luches are unbelieveable! I would reccommend this school to any of my friends!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mcudd
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