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Ware Shoals High

Summary:

Ware Shoals High is a public high school serving 258 students in grades 9-12 in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, which is part of the Greenwood 51 school district.

While Ware Shoals High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (65.89%) compared to nearby schools, it has consistently underperformed on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra, English, and U.S. History. The school also has a high percentage of students (70.16%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite spending more per student ($14,384) than nearby schools, Ware Shoals High has been ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools for the past several years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In comparison, the nearby Abbeville High, Emerald High, and Belton Honea Path High generally outperform Ware Shoals High on academic measures, despite serving more diverse student populations and having similar or lower spending per student. These disparities suggest that socioeconomic factors and resource allocation may be contributing to the academic challenges at Ware Shoals High, and the school may benefit from a comprehensive review of its practices and support systems to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 56 South Greenwood Avenue
       Ware Shoals, SC  29692

(864) 456-7923

District: Greenwood 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,384 Help


Feeder schools for Ware Shoals High:

Elementary:    Ware Shoals Primary
Middle:    Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  258

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.9%
African American:
19.8%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Ware Shoals High ranks worse than 70.6% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ware Shoals 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ware Shoals High is $14,384.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ware Shoals High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ware Shoals High 166th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Ware Shoals High in the ranking list.)

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Greenwood 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood 51 38th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ware Shoals High

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Rank History for all students at Ware Shoals High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.31 91st 187 51.3%
2006 78.16 16th 191 91.6%
2007 64.61 74th 191 61.3%
2008 76.59 33rd 185 82.2%
2009 53.76 104th 188 44.7%
2010 58.71 85th 199 57.3%
2011 22.14 164th 199 17.6%
2012 53.38 105th 202 48.0%
2013 54.02 96th 203 52.7%
2014 52.71 102nd 210 51.4%
2015 29.84 162nd 232 30.2%
2016 41.01 124th 231 46.3%
2017 28.16 149th 223 33.2%
2018 32.62 135th 216 37.5%
2019 45.78 92nd 225 59.1%
2021 21.82 172nd 227 24.2%
2022 31.76 149th 226 34.1%
2023 38.42 137th 237 42.2%
2024 29.16 166th 235 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ware Shoals High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 133rd 214 37.9%
2019 52.59 67th 217 69.1%
2021 31.33 148th 213 30.5%
2022 36.80 135th 220 38.6%
2023 40.76 121st 226 46.5%
2024 30.89 168th 229 26.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ware Shoals High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.97 122nd 210 41.9%
2019 53.08 80th 213 62.4%
2021 29.35 150th 213 29.6%
2022 31.04 150th 220 31.8%
2023 40.10 128th 223 42.6%
2024 30.50 158th 225 29.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ware Shoals High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 132nd 213 38.0%
2019 40.28 112th 218 48.6%
2021 17.34 177th 215 17.7%
2022 33.16 143rd 224 36.2%
2023 37.31 132nd 229 42.4%
2024 22.10 179th 228 21.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ware Shoals High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.49 174th 185 5.9%
2019 23.63 144th 191 24.6%
2021 7.25 183rd 189 3.2%
2022 18.42 165th 192 14.1%
2023 15.70 172nd 197 12.7%
2024 18.45 171st 196 12.8%
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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 Ware Shoals High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 283 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 286 97 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 296 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1991 296 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 436 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 432 89 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 405 107 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 411 109 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 411 109 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 428 105 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1998 440 104 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 426 109 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 417 112 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2001 419 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 420 135 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2003 420 135 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2004 423 134 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2005 414 123 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 413 134 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2007 387 132 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2008 392 126 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2009 405 133 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 396 127 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2011 368 100 0 3 0 0 7 0 478
2012 356 95 2 6 0 0 7 0 466
2013 362 87 0 11 1 0 8 0 469
2014 355 85 0 17 1 0 6 0 464
2015 243 50 0 9 1 0 4 0 307
2016 230 41 0 13 0 0 5 0 289
2017 209 40 0 13 0 0 8 0 270
2018 200 35 0 13 0 0 8 0 256
2019 208 30 0 11 0 0 7 0 256
2020 212 36 0 16 0 0 8 0 272
2021 194 37 1 16 0 0 8 0 256
2022 190 44 1 22 0 0 13 0 270
2023 170 51 2 21 0 0 14 0 258

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 Ware Shoals High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 20.9 18.5 n/a
1989 383 21.8 17.5 n/a
1990 389 21.9 17.7 n/a
1991 374 22.9 16.3 16.8
1992 534 33.9 15.7 21.2
1993 524 30.9 17.0 22.5
1994 514 33.7 15.3 23.3
1995 528 35.3 15.0 24.2
1996 528 35.3 15.0 24.2
1997 537 34.7 15.5 25.1
1998 550 32.7 16.8 23.6
1999 540 34.2 15.8 32.2
2000 530 39.2 13.5 30.8
2001 543 38.5 14.1 34.6
2002 556 39.0 14.3 41
2003 556 39.0 14.3 41
2004 559 39.0 14.3 43.3
2005 542 39.0 13.9 45.4
2006 550 44.2 12.4 47.6
2007 522 54.1 9.6 50
2008 524 41.5 12.6 50.2
2009 542 42.6 12.7 53.9
2010 525 38.2 13.7 56
2011 478 30.0 15.9 56.3
2012 466 35.7 13.0 61.2
2013 469 35.6 13.1 63.1
2014 464 33.1 14.0 63.1
2015 307 22.0 13.9 57.7
2016 289 22.0 13.1 52.9
2017 270 21.5 12.5 55.2
2018 256 20.0 12.8 53.5
2019 256 20.0 12.8 49.2
2020 272 20.0 13.6 52.9
2021 256 20.0 12.8 n/a
2022 270 19.0 14.2 49.3
2023 258 20.0 12.9 70.2

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 Ware Shoals High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 20.9 18.5 n/a
1989 383 21.8 17.5 n/a
1990 389 21.9 17.7 n/a
1991 374 22.9 16.3 16.8
1992 534 33.9 15.7 21.2
1993 524 30.9 17.0 22.5
1994 514 33.7 15.3 23.3
1995 528 35.3 15.0 24.2
1996 528 35.3 15.0 24.2
1997 537 34.7 15.5 25.1
1998 550 32.7 16.8 23.6
1999 540 34.2 15.8 32.2
2000 530 39.2 13.5 30.8
2001 543 38.5 14.1 34.6
2002 556 39.0 14.3 41
2003 556 39.0 14.3 41
2004 559 39.0 14.3 43.3
2005 542 39.0 13.9 45.4
2006 550 44.2 12.4 47.6
2007 522 54.1 9.6 50
2008 524 41.5 12.6 50.2
2009 542 42.6 12.7 53.9
2010 525 38.2 13.7 56
2011 478 30.0 15.9 56.3
2012 466 35.7 13.0 61.2
2013 469 35.6 13.1 63.1
2014 464 33.1 14.0 63.1
2015 307 22.0 13.9 57.7
2016 289 22.0 13.1 52.9
2017 270 21.5 12.5 55.2
2018 256 20.0 12.8 53.5
2019 256 20.0 12.8 49.2
2020 272 20.0 13.6 52.9
2021 256 20.0 12.8 n/a
2022 270 19.0 14.2 49.3
2023 258 20.0 12.9 70.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ware Shoals 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 $471 (3.6%) $136 (1.1%) $607 (4.7%) $9,360 (72.5%) $2,947 (22.8%) $12,308 (95.3%) $12,915
2020 $820 (6.2%) $456 (3.4%) $1,276 (9.6%) $8,772 (65.9%) $3,259 (24.5%) $12,030 (90.4%) $13,306
2021 $662 (5.1%) $677 (5.2%) $1,339 (10.4%) $9,319 (72.2%) $2,258 (17.5%) $11,577 (89.6%) $12,916
2022 $609 (4.6%) $498 (3.7%) $1,107 (8.3%) $9,887 (74.4%) $2,302 (17.3%) $12,189 (91.7%) $13,296
2023 $708 (4.9%) $1,247 (8.7%) $1,955 (13.6%) $9,726 (67.6%) $2,703 (18.8%) $12,429 (86.4%) $14,384

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ware Shoals 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 92nd of 225 High schoolsRanks 137th of 237 High schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Ware Shoals High)61.238
 23.2%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenwood 51)72.350.8
 21.5%
   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 (Ware Shoals High)67.447.6
 19.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Greenwood 51)67.447.6
 19.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Ware Shoals High)6884.2
 16.2%
   End of Course English 1 (Greenwood 51)75.684.2
 8.6%
   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 Students256258
 0.8%
African American3051
 70%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1121
 90.9%
Pacific Islander00
White208170
 18.3%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%70.2%
 20.9%

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Ware Shoals High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ware Shoals Primary
Middle : Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Ware Shoals High.

Students at Ware Shoals High are 66% White, 20% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Ware Shoals High ranks 166th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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