Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Wagener-sally High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority 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: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wagener-sally High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wagener-sally High School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wagener-sally High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagener-sally High School is 0.61, 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
#608 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
39%
31%
White
49%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagener-sally High School's ranking?
Wagener-sally High School is ranked #608 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Wagener-sally High School often compared to?
Wagener-sally High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High School, Aiken High School by visitors of our site.
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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wagener-sally High School?
The graduation rate of Wagener-sally High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wagener-sally High School?
265 students attend Wagener-sally High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wagener-sally High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wagener-sally High School?
Wagener-sally High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wagener-sally High School offer ?
Wagener-sally High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wagener-sally High School part of?
Wagener-sally High School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/24/2020
This school is the best, although it may look run down it has nice teachers, and somewhat nice students as well as many activities to enroll/to do. Also, their breakfast and lunch are better than a lot of other high schools in SC.
2 10/17/2011
Teachers are OK, but they transferred Principal Keating her from another school because he had so many complaints and some serious problems. There are alot of very bad rumors floating around about him, and none of them good. This seems to be the school where the district sticks all of their problem administrators and teachers.
2 7/26/2011
They moved principal Keating to this school because he had so many problems at his last school.
5 11/4/2007
WAGENER-SALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. One of the most..interesting schools to be seen. From building robots and riding tractors to Throwing gang signs and busting caps. Wagenr-salley hgih school has evrything! Great students and some iresponsible teachers but not many. There's the drama club, robotics, academic, FFA, FCCLA, SODA, and much much more. Band, Football, softball, baseball.. Many parents are involved as well, working with the footbal team, and school spirit! The teachers tech very weel as well. With the exception of some minor problems..
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