Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodland Heights Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodland Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodland Heights Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodland Heights Elementary 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 Woodland Heights Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#879 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
51%
31%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is ranked #879 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Woodland Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Woodland Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West View Elementary School, Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School?
393 students attend Woodland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Woodland Heights Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Heights Elementary School?
Woodland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Woodland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Heights Elementary School part of?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 06 School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodland Heights Elementary School located?
Woodland Heights Elementary School is located in the Woodland Heights neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC.
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