Summary:
Wagener-Sally High is a public high school in Wagener, South Carolina, serving 265 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Aiken 01 school district, which is ranked 39 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wagener-Sally High has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of South Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very low academic performance. The school's student population is relatively diverse, with a racial makeup of 48.68% White, 38.87% African American, 4.15% Hispanic, and 7.92% two or more races. However, Wagener-Sally High has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, significantly higher than the nearby Lexington 01 and Barnwell 48 districts, which range from 36.7% to 65.34%. Despite the high poverty rates, Wagener-Sally High spends significantly more per student ($18,757) compared to nearby schools, which range from $12,315 to $17,210.
The school's academic performance has been declining over the past 10 years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 140 out of 225 schools in 2018-2019 to 197 out of 235 schools in 2023-2024. Wagener-Sally High's performance is particularly low for African American and low-socioeconomic status students, indicating significant achievement gaps. While the school has a small student-teacher ratio of 10.8, this has not translated to improved academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just demographics and funding may be contributing to the school's struggles, such as limited resources, teacher quality, or ineffective instructional practices.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Aiken 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 235 South Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,757
Feeder schools for Wagener-Sally High:
Student/teacher ratio: 8.5
Number of students: 239
Racial breakdown:
White:
45.6%
African American:
41.4%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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