Serving 812 students in grades 9-12, Emerald 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 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Emerald 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 Emerald High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emerald High School?
The graduation rate of Emerald High School is 81%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Emerald High School?
812 students attend Emerald High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Emerald High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald High School?
Emerald High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerald High School offer ?
Emerald High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerald High School part of?
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