Serving 163 students in grades 9-12, Timmonsville 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 20-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Timmonsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
87%
31%
White
5%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timmonsville High School's ranking?
Timmonsville High School is ranked #565 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Timmonsville High School?
The graduation rate of Timmonsville High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Timmonsville High School?
163 students attend Timmonsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Timmonsville High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timmonsville High School?
Timmonsville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timmonsville High School offer ?
Timmonsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Timmonsville High School part of?
Timmonsville High School is part of Florence 04 School District.
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