Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, Powdersville 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 is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Powdersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Powdersville High School's student population of 999 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Powdersville High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powdersville High School is 0.48, 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
#58 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
10%
31%
White
71%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powdersville High School's ranking?
Powdersville High School is ranked #58 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Powdersville High School often compared to?
Powdersville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wren High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Powdersville High School?
The graduation rate of Powdersville High School is 97%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Powdersville High School?
999 students attend Powdersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Powdersville High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powdersville High School?
Powdersville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Powdersville High School offer ?
Powdersville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Powdersville High School part of?
Powdersville High School is part of Anderson 01 School District.
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