Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Estill High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Estill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
93%
31%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estill High School's ranking?
Estill High School is ranked #106 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estill High School?
The graduation rate of Estill High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Estill High School?
191 students attend Estill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Estill High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estill High School?
Estill High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estill High School offer ?
Estill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Estill High School part of?
Estill High School is part of Hampton School District.
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