Serving 473 students in grades 9-12, Abbeville High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abbeville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Abbeville High School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abbeville High 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 Abbeville High School is 0.57, 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
#28 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
47%
31%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbeville High School's ranking?
Abbeville High School is ranked #28 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Abbeville High School often compared to?
Abbeville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie High School, Calhoun Falls Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abbeville High School?
The graduation rate of Abbeville High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Abbeville High School?
473 students attend Abbeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Abbeville High School students are Black, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abbeville High School?
Abbeville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abbeville High School offer ?
Abbeville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Abbeville High School part of?
Abbeville High School is part of Abbeville 60 School District.
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