Serving 3,181 students in grades 9-12, Carolina Forest High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Carolina Forest High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolina Forest High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carolina Forest High School?
The graduation rate of Carolina Forest High School is 82%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carolina Forest High School?
3,181 students attend Carolina Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Carolina Forest High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carolina Forest High School?
Carolina Forest High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolina Forest High School offer ?
Carolina Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carolina Forest High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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