Serving 377 students in grades 6-12, Great Falls High School 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Great Falls High School 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 Great Falls High School is 0.61, 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Great Falls High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Great Falls High School?
377 students attend Great Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Great Falls High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Falls High School?
Great Falls High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Falls High School offer ?
Great Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Falls High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
