Strom Thurmond High

Summary:

Strom Thurmond High is a public high school in Johnston, South Carolina, serving 748 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Edgefield 01 school district, which is ranked 50 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Strom Thurmond High has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its local district on standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.52% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 47.08% in the Edgefield 01 district and 72.5% statewide. The school's student population is fairly evenly split between White (42.25%) and African American (43.72%) students, with a high percentage (73.53%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Strom Thurmond High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

When compared to nearby high schools in the Aiken 01 district, such as North Augusta High, Midland Valley High, and Aiken High, Strom Thurmond High consistently underperforms on academic measures and has a lower school ranking and rating. The school's declining performance and high poverty rates suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1131 Columbia Road
       Johnston, SC  29832


(803) 275-1768

District: Edgefield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,964 Help


Feeder schools for Strom Thurmond High:

Elementary:    Douglas Elementary
    Johnston Elementary
    Merriwether Elementary
    W. E. Parker Elementary
Middle:    Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
    Merriwether Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  776

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.2%
White:
42.7%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Strom Thurmond High ranks worse than 79.1% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Strom Thurmond 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 Racial makeup is: African American (43.2%), White (42.7%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Strom Thurmond High is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Strom Thurmond High is $15,964.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Strom Thurmond High:

SchoolDigger ranks Strom Thurmond High 186th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Strom Thurmond High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edgefield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgefield 01 50th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Strom Thurmond High

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Rank History for all students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.76 112th 187 40.1%
2006 43.29 152nd 191 20.4%
2007 54.67 115th 191 39.8%
2008 42.89 120th 185 35.1%
2009 53.40 105th 188 44.1%
2010 61.59 80th 199 59.8%
2011 46.98 113th 199 43.2%
2012 44.06 127th 202 37.1%
2013 55.37 94th 203 53.7%
2014 49.47 112th 210 46.7%
2015 43.86 114th 232 50.9%
2016 45.66 108th 231 53.2%
2017 38.74 111th 223 50.2%
2018 28.70 142nd 216 34.3%
2019 35.37 123rd 225 45.3%
2021 23.95 168th 227 26.0%
2022 24.13 167th 226 26.1%
2023 20.84 183rd 237 22.8%
2024 21.01 186th 235 20.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.19 163rd 214 23.8%
2019 28.93 148th 217 31.8%
2021 16.28 185th 213 13.1%
2022 13.22 201st 220 8.6%
2023 12.94 205th 226 9.3%
2024 19.38 199th 229 13.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.88 142nd 210 32.4%
2019 39.56 115th 213 46.0%
2021 29.62 149th 213 30.0%
2022 25.02 169th 220 23.2%
2023 24.91 164th 223 26.5%
2024 32.04 156th 225 30.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.62 120th 137 12.4%
2019 18.50 121st 143 15.4%
2024 18.26 128th 145 11.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.46 21st 156 86.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.05 145th 213 31.9%
2019 30.85 135th 218 38.1%
2021 20.55 167th 215 22.3%
2022 22.77 173rd 224 22.8%
2023 17.37 190th 229 17.0%
2024 10.86 211th 228 7.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.92 124th 183 32.2%
2019 34.62 123rd 184 33.2%
2021 18.12 162nd 178 9.0%
2022 28.36 141st 190 25.8%
2023 14.24 189th 199 5.0%
2024 23.70 166th 194 14.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.08 109th 119 8.4%
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Rank History for White students at Strom Thurmond High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.83 107th 185 42.2%
2019 39.34 100th 191 47.6%
2021 32.48 131st 189 30.7%
2022 17.42 170th 192 11.5%
2023 20.22 162nd 197 17.8%
2024 14.27 178th 196 9.2%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Strom Thurmond High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 609 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 935
1989 353 580 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 934
1990 357 553 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 911
1991 366 552 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 921
1992 361 610 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 972
1993 370 630 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1994 355 651 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1007
1995 364 674 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1040
1996 364 674 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1040
1997 385 668 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
1998 428 599 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
1999 419 583 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2000 451 520 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 983
2001 425 496 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 934
2002 436 564 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1012
2003 436 564 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1012
2004 448 548 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
2005 371 576 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 960
2006 335 557 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2007 354 554 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2008 334 550 5 26 1 n/a n/a 0 916
2009 347 523 4 27 2 n/a n/a 0 903
2010 339 501 3 29 2 n/a n/a 3 877
2011 363 507 1 23 0 0 3 0 897
2012 356 458 1 23 0 0 9 0 847
2013 349 424 1 30 0 0 14 0 818
2014 327 411 0 23 1 0 18 0 780
2015 302 408 0 29 0 0 20 0 759
2016 321 411 3 30 0 0 22 0 787
2017 360 415 3 34 1 0 17 0 830
2018 371 394 5 40 2 0 24 0 836
2019 370 356 5 44 2 0 27 0 804
2020 361 332 5 44 1 0 37 0 780
2021 351 326 6 46 2 1 39 0 771
2022 302 326 8 56 0 1 35 0 728
2023 316 327 7 66 0 2 30 0 748
2024 331 335 7 73 0 2 28 0 776

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 Strom Thurmond High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 935 59.6 15.6 n/a
1989 934 43.3 21.5 n/a
1990 911 47.4 19.2 n/a
1991 921 47.1 19.5 31.5
1992 972 44.1 22.0 39.7
1993 1001 41.2 24.3 41.7
1994 1007 45.0 22.4 38.5
1995 1040 52.6 19.8 41.1
1996 1040 52.6 19.8 41.1
1997 1054 47.5 22.2 36.3
1998 1028 50.0 20.6 41.9
1999 1008 49.5 20.4 42.1
2000 983 52.0 18.9 28.8
2001 934 54.0 17.3 44
2002 1012 51.0 19.8 48.4
2003 1012 51.0 19.8 48.4
2004 1011 51.8 19.5 51.2
2005 960 51.5 18.6 62.1
2006 912 52.0 17.5 66.6
2007 932 68.5 13.6 65.1
2008 916 53.4 17.2 64.4
2009 903 51.9 17.4 65
2010 877 49.7 17.6 59.2
2011 897 51.5 17.4 62.4
2012 847 52.5 16.1 66.5
2013 818 50.0 16.3 62.5
2014 780 50.7 15.3 62.7
2015 759 50.0 15.1 56.7
2016 787 46.0 17.1 57.3
2017 830 51.0 16.2 58.9
2018 836 50.0 16.7 56.8
2019 804 52.0 15.4 52.5
2020 780 48.5 16.0 56
2021 771 44.2 17.4 58.4
2022 728 47.2 15.4 56.6
2023 748 44.2 16.9 73.5
2024 776 45.9 16.8 68.2

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 Strom Thurmond High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 935 59.6 15.6 n/a
1989 934 43.3 21.5 n/a
1990 911 47.4 19.2 n/a
1991 921 47.1 19.5 31.5
1992 972 44.1 22.0 39.7
1993 1001 41.2 24.3 41.7
1994 1007 45.0 22.4 38.5
1995 1040 52.6 19.8 41.1
1996 1040 52.6 19.8 41.1
1997 1054 47.5 22.2 36.3
1998 1028 50.0 20.6 41.9
1999 1008 49.5 20.4 42.1
2000 983 52.0 18.9 28.8
2001 934 54.0 17.3 44
2002 1012 51.0 19.8 48.4
2003 1012 51.0 19.8 48.4
2004 1011 51.8 19.5 51.2
2005 960 51.5 18.6 62.1
2006 912 52.0 17.5 66.6
2007 932 68.5 13.6 65.1
2008 916 53.4 17.2 64.4
2009 903 51.9 17.4 65
2010 877 49.7 17.6 59.2
2011 897 51.5 17.4 62.4
2012 847 52.5 16.1 66.5
2013 818 50.0 16.3 62.5
2014 780 50.7 15.3 62.7
2015 759 50.0 15.1 56.7
2016 787 46.0 17.1 57.3
2017 830 51.0 16.2 58.9
2018 836 50.0 16.7 56.8
2019 804 52.0 15.4 52.5
2020 780 48.5 16.0 56
2021 771 44.2 17.4 58.4
2022 728 47.2 15.4 56.6
2023 748 44.2 16.9 73.5
2024 776 45.9 16.8 68.2

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 Strom Thurmond 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 $784 (6.5%) $406 (3.4%) $1,190 (9.8%) $8,911 (73.5%) $2,016 (16.6%) $10,928 (90.2%) $12,118
2020 $817 (6.3%) $367 (2.8%) $1,184 (9.2%) $9,739 (75.4%) $1,997 (15.5%) $11,736 (90.8%) $12,920
2021 $877 (6.7%) $375 (2.8%) $1,252 (9.5%) $10,265 (77.9%) $1,666 (12.6%) $11,931 (90.5%) $13,183
2022 $1,132 (8.5%) $534 (4.0%) $1,666 (12.5%) $9,921 (74.4%) $1,755 (13.2%) $11,675 (87.5%) $13,341
2023 $2,043 (12.8%) $1,104 (6.9%) $3,148 (19.7%) $10,557 (66.1%) $2,259 (14.2%) $12,817 (80.3%) $15,964

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Strom Thurmond 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 123rd of 225 High schoolsRanks 183rd of 237 High schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Strom Thurmond High)3527.9
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Edgefield 01)68.656
 12.6%
   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 (Strom Thurmond High)70.546.3
 24.2%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Edgefield 01)70.546.3
 24.2%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Strom Thurmond High)62.374.1
 11.8%
   End of Course English 1 (Edgefield 01)81.474.1
 7.3%
   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 Students804748
 7%
African American356327
 8.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic4466
 50%
Pacific Islander02
White370316
 14.6%
Two or More Races2730
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%73.5%
 21%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Strom Thurmond High

In the 2023-24 school year, 776 students attended Strom Thurmond High.

Students at Strom Thurmond High are 43% African American, 43% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Strom Thurmond High ranks in the bottom 20.9% of South Carolina high schools.

Strom Thurmond High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Douglas Elementary
Elementary : Johnston Elementary
Elementary : Merriwether Elementary
Elementary : W. E. Parker Elementary
Middle : Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
Middle : Merriwether Middle


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