Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sterling School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Sterling School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Sterling School's student population of 690 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
Sterling 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 Sterling School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
25%
31%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Sterling School is ranked #19 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sterling School?
690 students attend Sterling School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sterling School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling School?
Sterling School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling School offer ?
Sterling School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling School part of?
Sterling School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Sterling School located?
Sterling School is located in the Nicholtown neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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