Wade Hampton High School

100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,780 students in grades 9-12, Wade Hampton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wade Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Wade Hampton High School's student population of 1,780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,780 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

Wade Hampton High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wade Hampton High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#24 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
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81%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wade Hampton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wade Hampton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wade Hampton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
22%
14%
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Black
19%
31%
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White
52%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Wade Hampton High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wade Hampton High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wade Hampton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wade Hampton High School's ranking?
Wade Hampton High School is ranked #24 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Wade Hampton High School often compared to?
Wade Hampton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wade Hampton High School?
The graduation rate of Wade Hampton High School is 88%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wade Hampton High School?
1,780 students attend Wade Hampton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wade Hampton High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wade Hampton High School?
Wade Hampton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wade Hampton High School offer ?
Wade Hampton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wade Hampton High School part of?
Wade Hampton High School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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