Serving 864 students in grades 9-12, Loris High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 864 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Loris High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loris High School is 0.64, 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Loris High School?
The graduation rate of Loris High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Loris High School?
864 students attend Loris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Loris High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loris High School?
Loris High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Loris High School offer ?
Loris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Loris High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 864 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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