Serving 386 students in grades 6-12, Great Falls High School 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Great Falls High School's student population of 386 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 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Falls High School 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 Great Falls High School is 0.59, 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
#805 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
41%
31%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Falls High School's ranking?
Great Falls High School is ranked #805 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Great Falls High School often compared to?
Great Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisville High School, Chester Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Great Falls High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Great Falls High School?
386 students attend Great Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Great Falls High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Falls High School?
Great Falls High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Falls High School offer ?
Great Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Falls High School part of?
Great Falls High School is part of Chester 01 School District.
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