Ware Shoals High School vs. Ninety Six High School
Should you attend Ware Shoals High School or Ninety Six High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ware Shoals High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Ninety Six High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Ware Shoals 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 is 30-39% (which is lower 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 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Ninety Six High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
258 students
474 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#163 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
81
144
Grade 10 Students
78
118
Grade 11 Students
41
107
Grade 12 Students
58
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
20%
20%
% White
66%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
