Is Timberland High a good school?

Timberland High ranks in the bottom 23.4% of South Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Timberland High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 724 students attended Timberland High.

What is the racial makeup of Timberland High?

Students at Timberland High are 49% White, 42% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Timberland High?

Timberland High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Henry E. Bonner Elementary Elementary : J. K. Gourdin Elementary Elementary : St. Stephen Elementary Middle : Macedonia Middle Middle : St. Stephen Middle

Timberland High

Summary:

Timberland High is a public high school in Saint Stephen, South Carolina, serving 704 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Berkeley 01 school district, which is ranked 37 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Timberland High has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates significantly lower in Algebra 1/Mathematics, English 1, and U.S. History. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools for the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Timberland High's performance on key subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and low socioeconomic status students, is also consistently lower than the state averages.

Despite its relatively high spending per student, ranging from $11,060 to $14,836 over the past four school years, Timberland High faces significant challenges. The school has a diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White and African American students, as well as a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. In comparison, nearby schools like Cross High have a higher percentage of African American students and lower proficiency rates, while Berkeley High has a more diverse student population and generally higher academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1418 Gravel Hill Road
Saint Stephen, SC 29479

(843) 567-8110

District: Berkeley 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,742

Feeder schools for Timberland High:

Elementary:	Henry E. Bonner Elementary
	J. K. Gourdin Elementary
	St. Stephen Elementary
Middle:	Macedonia Middle
	St. Stephen Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 724

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

African American:

42.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Timberland High ranks worse than 76.6% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 8 ranked high schools in the Berkeley 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Timberland High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), African American (42%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Timberland High is 14.5, which is the 2^nd best among 8 high schools in the Berkeley 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Timberland High employs 49.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Timberland High is $13,742, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 high schools in the Berkeley 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Timberland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Timberland High 180^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Timberland High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Berkeley 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley 01 37^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Timberland High

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Rank History for all students at Timberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	58.24	103^rd	187	44.9%
2006	33.59	167^th	191	12.6%
2007	46.58	145^th	191	24.1%
2008	29.40	150^th	185	18.9%
2009	47.34	122^nd	188	35.1%
2010	44.44	134^th	199	32.7%
2011	50.63	104^th	199	47.7%
2012	27.02	161^st	202	20.3%
2013	42.33	123^rd	203	39.4%
2014	40.41	130^th	210	38.1%
2015	18.18	201^st	232	13.4%
2016	31.07	163^rd	231	29.4%
2017	34.75	126^th	223	43.5%
2018	35.62	120^th	216	44.4%
2019	31.70	135^th	225	40.0%
2021	16.49	192^nd	227	15.4%
2022	16.39	189^th	226	16.4%
2023	20.50	186^th	237	21.5%
2024	22.68	180^th	235	23.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Timberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	44.97	96^th	214	55.1%
2019	42.40	102^nd	217	53.0%
2021	18.98	178^th	213	16.4%
2022	16.99	193^rd	220	12.3%
2023	21.09	186^th	226	17.7%
2024	23.79	183^rd	229	20.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Timberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	41.49	110^th	210	47.6%
2019	32.95	127^th	213	40.4%
2021	18.77	176^th	213	17.4%
2022	16.38	189^th	220	14.1%
2023	23.74	168^th	223	24.7%
2024	15.90	195^th	225	13.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Timberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	33.90	90^th	137	34.3%
2022	13.94	123^rd	139	11.5%
2023	16.21	123^rd	141	12.8%
2024	19.32	125^th	145	13.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Timberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.71	131^st	156	16.0%
2024	37.61	125^th	157	20.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Timberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	31.76	137^th	213	35.7%
2019	36.92	121^st	218	44.5%
2021	16.13	182^nd	215	15.3%
2022	17.75	185^th	224	17.4%
2023	20.35	184^th	229	19.7%
2024	28.84	161^st	228	29.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Timberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	53.57	71^st	183	61.2%
2019	38.85	103^rd	184	44.0%
2021	23.15	148^th	178	16.9%
2022	24.13	159^th	190	16.3%
2023	20.85	167^th	199	16.1%
2024	34.20	137^th	194	29.4%

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Rank History for White students at Timberland High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	32.63	115^th	185	37.8%
2019	33.61	118^th	191	38.2%
2021	8.19	181^st	189	4.2%
2022	7.91	187^th	192	2.6%
2023	14.31	174^th	197	11.7%
2024	10.24	185^th	196	5.6%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Timberland High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1125	1125
1998	371	744	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	1120
1999	345	708	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1058
2000	334	647	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	986
2001	345	598	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	949
2002	367	644	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	1022
2003	367	644	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	1022
2004	357	628	5	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2005	386	600	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	995
2006	371	584	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	4	964
2007	376	551	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	932
2008	345	534	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	883
2009	339	536	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	885
2010	329	507	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	849
2011	319	427	2	6	4	0	15	0	773
2012	351	396	1	6	3	0	19	0	776
2013	353	387	1	8	6	0	11	0	766
2014	324	357	2	9	3	0	12	0	707
2015	299	363	3	5	2	0	17	0	689
2016	291	387	0	7	1	0	12	0	698
2017	274	376	1	10	0	0	12	0	673
2018	273	365	1	9	1	0	11	0	660
2019	250	340	0	11	1	0	14	0	616
2020	267	315	2	15	1	0	12	0	612
2021	272	291	2	17	1	0	14	0	597
2022	313	277	3	22	2	0	19	0	636
2023	340	309	3	24	2	0	26	0	704
2024	358	304	2	25	1	0	34	0	724

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 Timberland High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	1125	64.0	17.6	53.8
1998	1120	73.5	15.2	50.4
1999	1058	73.0	14.5	67.5
2000	986	70.0	14.1	63.6
2001	949	68.5	13.9	63.9
2002	1022	70.2	14.6	67.4
2003	1022	70.2	14.6	67.4
2004	1000	62.2	16.1	68.8
2005	995	62.2	16.0	70.2
2006	964	62.2	15.5	67.4
2007	932	91.3	10.2	66.7
2008	883	60.4	14.6	69.4
2009	885	58.9	15.0	72.4
2010	849	56.0	15.1	70.6
2011	773	54.0	14.3	75.5
2012	776	54.5	14.2	74.5
2013	766	55.5	13.8	76.8
2014	707	52.5	13.4	73.7
2015	689	53.0	13.0	79
2016	698	56.0	12.4	81.1
2017	673	53.0	12.6	100
2018	660	54.0	12.2	100
2019	616	51.5	11.9	100
2020	612	52.5	11.6	100
2021	597	49.0	12.1	100
2022	636	46.3	13.7	100
2023	704	46.7	15.0	100
2024	724	49.8	14.5	100

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 Timberland High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	1125	64.0	17.6	53.8
1998	1120	73.5	15.2	50.4
1999	1058	73.0	14.5	67.5
2000	986	70.0	14.1	63.6
2001	949	68.5	13.9	63.9
2002	1022	70.2	14.6	67.4
2003	1022	70.2	14.6	67.4
2004	1000	62.2	16.1	68.8
2005	995	62.2	16.0	70.2
2006	964	62.2	15.5	67.4
2007	932	91.3	10.2	66.7
2008	883	60.4	14.6	69.4
2009	885	58.9	15.0	72.4
2010	849	56.0	15.1	70.6
2011	773	54.0	14.3	75.5
2012	776	54.5	14.2	74.5
2013	766	55.5	13.8	76.8
2014	707	52.5	13.4	73.7
2015	689	53.0	13.0	79
2016	698	56.0	12.4	81.1
2017	673	53.0	12.6	100
2018	660	54.0	12.2	100
2019	616	51.5	11.9	100
2020	612	52.5	11.6	100
2021	597	49.0	12.1	100
2022	636	46.3	13.7	100
2023	704	46.7	15.0	100
2024	724	49.8	14.5	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Timberland High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$885 (6.8%)	$780 (6.0%)	$1,665 (12.8%)	$9,781 (75.1%)	$1,571 (12.1%)	$11,351 (87.2%)	$13,016
2020	$563 (3.8%)	$119 (0.8%)	$681 (4.6%)	$12,286 (82.8%)	$1,869 (12.6%)	$14,155 (95.4%)	$14,836
2021	$659 (6.0%)	$380 (3.4%)	$1,039 (9.4%)	$9,524 (86.1%)	$498 (4.5%)	$10,021 (90.6%)	$11,060
2022	$824 (5.9%)	$556 (4.0%)	$1,380 (9.8%)	$11,056 (78.6%)	$1,639 (11.6%)	$12,695 (90.2%)	$14,075
2023	$971 (7.1%)	$843 (6.1%)	$1,814 (13.2%)	$10,347 (75.3%)	$1,582 (11.5%)	$11,928 (86.8%)	$13,742

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Timberland High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 135^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 186^th of 237 High schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Timberland High)	53.3	35.3	18%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Berkeley 01)	62.3	60.4	1.9%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Timberland High)	78.4	32.9	45.5%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Berkeley 01)	69.3	57.8	11.5%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Timberland High)	74.4	81.3	6.9%
End of Course English 1 (Berkeley 01)	78.9	83.5	4.6%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	616	704	14.3%
African American	340	309	9.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	11	24	118.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	250	340	36%
Two or More Races	14	26	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Timberland High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)		SC READY Mathematics (2024)		EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Timberland High	Public	9-12	1418 Gravel Hill Road	Saint Stephen	29479	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 567-8110	724	50	14.5	100.0%	358 (49.4%)	304 (42.0%)	25 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.7%)	22.7	180^th of 235 public high schools	23.4%		20.5	186^th of 237 public high schools	21.5%	6					48.0	49.3	43.2	79.9	$13,742	$971	$843	$1,814	$10,347	$1,582	$11,928
Berkeley High	Public	9-12	406 West Main Street	Moncks Corner	29461	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 899-8800	1,943	99	19.7	68.8%	842 (43.3%)	810 (41.7%)	157 (8.1%)	16 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	114 (5.9%)	39.3	135^th of 235 public high schools	42.6%		31.9	154^th of 237 public high schools	35.0%	19					55.9	56.2	51.1	86.0	$10,215	$418	$604	$1,022	$7,721	$1,472	$9,193
Berkeley County Middle College High	Public	11-12	1001 South Live Oak Drive	Moncks Corner	29461	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 899-8110	96	5	19.2	35.4%	54 (56.3%)	19 (19.8%)	11 (11.5%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.3%)								(n/a)							95.4		$16,522	$3,931	$393	$4,323	$8,528	$3,671	$12,199
Cross High	Public	7-12	1293 Old Highway 6	Cross	29436	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 899-8900	294	26	11.3	100.0%	61 (20.7%)	209 (71.1%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	37.4	140^th of 235 public high schools	40.4%		20.4	187^th of 237 public high schools	21.1%	47	41.6	40.5	8.4	19.2	87.7	50.0	23.8	82.4	$20,459	$2,674	$1,065	$3,740	$14,771	$1,948	$16,719

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