Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Kingstree Senior High School ranks in the top 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Kingstree Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
89%
31%
White
6%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingstree Senior High School's ranking?
Kingstree Senior High School is ranked #453 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingstree Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kingstree Senior High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kingstree Senior High School?
505 students attend Kingstree Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kingstree Senior High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingstree Senior High School?
Kingstree Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingstree Senior High School offer ?
Kingstree Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingstree Senior High School part of?
Kingstree Senior High School is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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