Powdersville High

Summary:

Powdersville High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Greenville, South Carolina, with a student population of 999. It is part of the Anderson 01 school district, which is ranked 3 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Powdersville High consistently performs well academically, with high proficiency rates on state assessments that often exceed state and district averages. It has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 30 South Carolina high schools for several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of specific student groups, ranking highly for African American, Hispanic, low-income, and disabled students. Compared to nearby schools like Wren High and Greenville Technical Charter High School, Powdersville High's academic performance and statewide ranking are generally higher.

While Powdersville High has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to some nearby schools, such as the Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. Additionally, Powdersville High serves a more economically diverse student population, with a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the Governor's School. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, and it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, similar to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 145 Hood Road
       Greenville, SC  29611


(864) 312-5641

District: Anderson 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,504 Help


Feeder schools for Powdersville High:

Elementary:    Concrete Primary
    Powdersville Elementary
Middle:    Powdersville Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  999

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.3%
Hispanic:
10.7%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Compare Details Powdersville High ranks better than 79.1% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Anderson 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Powdersville High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Powdersville High has the largest high school student body size in the Anderson 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powdersville High is $9,504, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Anderson 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Powdersville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Powdersville High 49th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Powdersville High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anderson 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 01 3rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powdersville High

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Rank History for all students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 94.49 13th 210 93.8%
2015 75.51 28th 232 87.9%
2016 75.13 29th 231 87.4%
2017 71.76 22nd 223 90.1%
2018 70.22 20th 216 90.7%
2019 55.74 66th 225 70.7%
2021 73.76 37th 227 83.7%
2022 75.09 29th 226 87.2%
2023 79.56 26th 237 89.0%
2024 71.28 49th 235 79.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 26th 214 87.9%
2019 43.30 97th 217 55.3%
2021 74.06 27th 213 87.3%
2022 75.55 30th 220 86.4%
2023 85.08 17th 226 92.5%
2024 70.32 43rd 229 81.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.91 30th 210 85.7%
2019 57.27 73rd 213 65.7%
2021 78.16 22nd 213 89.7%
2022 77.97 27th 220 87.7%
2023 76.37 34th 223 84.8%
2024 66.64 62nd 225 72.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.12 19th 143 86.7%
2022 65.64 35th 139 74.8%
2023 93.90 6th 141 95.7%
2024 81.15 19th 145 86.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.71 72nd 156 53.8%
2024 62.76 75th 157 52.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.27 21st 213 90.1%
2019 55.89 67th 218 69.3%
2021 68.14 44th 215 79.5%
2022 70.85 38th 224 83.0%
2023 81.46 26th 229 88.6%
2024 73.58 41st 228 82.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.90 25th 190 86.8%
2023 88.65 13th 199 93.5%
2024 80.66 23rd 194 88.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.95 34th 93 63.4%
2022 76.86 16th 108 85.2%
2023 79.28 15th 119 87.4%
2024 71.03 29th 121 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at Powdersville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.37 55th 185 70.3%
2019 40.32 97th 191 49.2%
2021 61.44 56th 189 70.4%
2022 63.56 56th 192 70.8%
2023 64.64 60th 197 69.5%
2024 60.01 68th 196 65.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Powdersville High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 237 13 2 13 1 0 9 0 275
2013 415 30 4 26 1 0 20 0 496
2014 632 43 8 32 3 0 32 0 750
2015 676 50 11 34 3 0 34 0 808
2016 692 58 16 30 3 0 31 0 830
2017 719 61 22 38 4 0 33 0 877
2018 701 68 27 57 3 0 33 0 889
2019 716 66 29 66 5 0 35 0 917
2020 704 67 26 69 3 0 38 0 907
2021 721 84 27 76 1 1 29 0 939
2022 706 97 31 92 0 1 37 0 964
2023 712 102 31 107 1 1 45 0 999

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Powdersville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 275 15.5 17.7 32.7
2013 496 26.5 18.7 32.9
2014 750 34.0 22.0 31.9
2015 808 39.0 20.7 29.5
2016 830 41.0 20.2 26.4
2017 877 42.3 20.7 25.5
2018 889 42.8 20.7 22.4
2019 917 42.8 21.4 23.6
2020 907 45.0 20.1 23.8
2021 939 46.0 20.4 27.2
2022 964 50.5 19.0 21.9
2023 999 52.0 19.2 43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Powdersville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 275 15.5 17.7 32.7
2013 496 26.5 18.7 32.9
2014 750 34.0 22.0 31.9
2015 808 39.0 20.7 29.5
2016 830 41.0 20.2 26.4
2017 877 42.3 20.7 25.5
2018 889 42.8 20.7 22.4
2019 917 42.8 21.4 23.6
2020 907 45.0 20.1 23.8
2021 939 46.0 20.4 27.2
2022 964 50.5 19.0 21.9
2023 999 52.0 19.2 43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Powdersville High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $345 (4.6%) $213 (2.8%) $558 (7.4%) $5,852 (77.9%) $1,105 (14.7%) $6,958 (92.6%) $7,516
2020 $286 (3.7%) $228 (2.9%) $514 (6.6%) $6,324 (80.9%) $981 (12.5%) $7,305 (93.4%) $7,819
2021 $295 (3.5%) $231 (2.8%) $525 (6.3%) $6,881 (82.7%) $917 (11.0%) $7,798 (93.7%) $8,323
2022 $355 (4.0%) $199 (2.3%) $554 (6.3%) $7,061 (80.4%) $1,168 (13.3%) $8,229 (93.7%) $8,783
2023 $489 (5.1%) $369 (3.9%) $858 (9.0%) $7,518 (79.1%) $1,129 (11.9%) $8,646 (91.0%) $9,504

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powdersville High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 225 High schoolsRanks 26th of 237 High schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Powdersville High)61.982.1
 20.2%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Anderson 01)82.478.7
 3.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Powdersville High)74.168.2
 5.9%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Anderson 01)72.771.4
 1.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Powdersville High)8294.5
 12.5%
   End of Course English 1 (Anderson 01)87.290.3
 3.1%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students917999
 8.9%
African American66102
 54.5%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian2931
 6.9%
Hispanic66107
 62.1%
Pacific Islander01
White716712
 0.6%
Two or More Races3545
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.6%43.4%
 19.9%


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Powdersville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Concrete Primary
Elementary : Powdersville Elementary
Middle : Powdersville Middle

Powdersville High ranks 49th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 999 students attended Powdersville High.

Students at Powdersville High are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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