Serving 268 students in grades 6-12, Whitmire Community School (High) ranks in the bottom 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 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 268 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 60-69% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Whitmire Community School (High) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitmire Community School (High) is 0.50, 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 is Whitmire Community School (High)'s ranking?
Whitmire Community School (High) is ranked #632 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Whitmire Community School (High) often compared to?
Whitmire Community School (High)is often viewed alongside schools like Mid-carolina High School by visitors of our site.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitmire Community School (High)?
The graduation rate of Whitmire Community School (High) is 60-69%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Whitmire Community School (High)?
268 students attend Whitmire Community School (High).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Whitmire Community School (High) students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitmire Community School (High)?
Whitmire Community School (High) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitmire Community School (High) offer ?
Whitmire Community School (High) offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitmire Community School (High) part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 268 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
