Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Strom Thurmond High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 57% 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: 776 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Strom Thurmond High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strom Thurmond High School is 0.63, 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.
Strom Thurmond High School is ranked #495 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Strom Thurmond High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Strom Thurmond High School?
The graduation rate of Strom Thurmond High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Strom Thurmond High School?
776 students attend Strom Thurmond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Strom Thurmond High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strom Thurmond High School?
Strom Thurmond High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Strom Thurmond High School offer ?
Strom Thurmond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Strom Thurmond High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 776 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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