Serving 1,764 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern 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 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 61% 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: 1,764 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Northwestern 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 Northwestern High School is 0.66, 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern High School is 85%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northwestern High School?
1,764 students attend Northwestern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Northwestern High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwestern High School offer ?
Northwestern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwestern High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,764 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
