Serving 858 students in grades 9-12, Waccamaw High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Waccamaw High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waccamaw High School is 0.41, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waccamaw High School?
The graduation rate of Waccamaw High School is 91%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waccamaw High School?
858 students attend Waccamaw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Waccamaw High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% 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 Waccamaw High School?
Waccamaw High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waccamaw High School offer ?
Waccamaw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waccamaw High School part of?
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