Serving 788 students in grades 9-12, Woodruff High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodruff 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
School Overview
Woodruff High School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodruff 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 Woodruff High School is 0.52, 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
#40 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
13%
31%
White
67%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodruff High School's ranking?
Woodruff High School is ranked #40 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 Woodruff High School?
The graduation rate of Woodruff High School is 79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Woodruff High School?
788 students attend Woodruff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Woodruff High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodruff High School?
Woodruff High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodruff High School offer ?
Woodruff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodruff High School part of?
Woodruff High School is part of Spartanburg 04 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/4/2007
Woodruff High School is an excellent school both academically and athletically. I have two children who graduated from WHS four years apart and both received fantastic preparation for college. My daughter attended Wofford and graduated in May of 2007. She transitioned easily into the college academia because of her education from WHS. She also excelled in Cross Country under the excellent coaching of Steve Ramey and Soccer under Fernando Gomez.
My son was a 2007 graduate of WHS and has transitioned well at Anderson University. He loved his time at WHS and participated also in Cross Country and Soccer. He also benefited from a great art department under Ms. Olenki.
The facilities are immaculate and the teacher to student ratio is good.
Having participated in other school programs throughout their lives Woodruff is by far the best school they attended, including two different private schools earlier in their lives.
Cindi Taylor
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