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McCormick High

Summary:

McCormick High is a public high school serving 188 students in grades 9-12 in McCormick, South Carolina, which is part of the McCormick 01 school district ranked 71 out of 75 districts in the state with a 0-star rating.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($23,012) than the state average, McCormick High consistently underperforms on state assessments, with only 58.71% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics compared to the state average of 72.5%. The school ranks in the bottom quarter of South Carolina high schools, with particularly low performance for female, African American, and low-income students. This stark racial and socioeconomic disparity in academic outcomes suggests the school is struggling to address the unique needs of its predominantly African American (78.72%) and economically disadvantaged student population.

In contrast, the nearby School Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe, which is part of a different school district, has significantly higher academic performance and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This highlights the stark differences in educational opportunities and outcomes between McCormick High and a nearby, more affluent school, underscoring the persistent challenges faced by McCormick High in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6981 SC Highway 28 South
       Mc Cormick, SC  29835

(864) 443-0040

District: McCormick 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,012 Help


Feeder schools for McCormick High:

Elementary:    McCormick Elementary
Middle:    McCormick Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.4%
White:
14.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McCormick High ranks worse than 91.5% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McCormick 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 (82.4%), White (14.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCormick High is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCormick High is $23,012.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCormick High:

SchoolDigger ranks McCormick High 215th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See McCormick High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McCormick 01:

SchoolDigger ranks McCormick 01 71st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCormick High

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Rank History for all students at McCormick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.06 127th 187 32.1%
2006 43.56 150th 191 21.5%
2007 52.76 124th 191 35.1%
2008 60.78 89th 185 51.9%
2009 39.89 135th 188 28.2%
2010 32.67 149th 199 25.1%
2011 40.23 129th 199 35.2%
2012 11.06 188th 202 6.9%
2013 35.24 136th 203 33.0%
2014 18.18 179th 210 14.8%
2015 16.84 206th 232 11.2%
2016 8.72 219th 231 5.2%
2017 9.84 202nd 223 9.4%
2018 7.17 205th 216 5.1%
2019 3.51 222nd 225 1.3%
2021 22.83 170th 227 25.1%
2022 19.49 183rd 226 19.0%
2023 7.89 224th 237 5.5%
2024 11.09 215th 235 8.5%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCormick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.90 202nd 214 5.6%
2019 3.56 217th 217 0.0%
2021 24.51 165th 213 22.5%
2022 14.93 197th 220 10.5%
2023 10.45 212th 226 6.2%
2024 17.33 202nd 229 11.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at McCormick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.80 188th 210 10.5%
2019 1.36 213th 213 0.0%
2022 7.16 210th 220 4.5%
2024 7.98 214th 225 4.9%
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Rank History for Male students at McCormick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.91 203rd 213 4.7%
2019 9.16 202nd 218 7.3%
2021 27.01 148th 215 31.2%
2022 29.08 157th 224 29.9%
2023 11.42 209th 229 8.7%
2024 14.13 204th 228 10.5%
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Rank History for African American students at McCormick High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.48 146th 183 20.2%
2019 13.67 171st 184 7.1%
2021 42.68 101st 178 43.3%
2022 27.53 146th 190 23.2%
2023 13.99 190th 199 4.5%
2024 15.93 179th 194 7.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American 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 McCormick High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 62 443 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1989 51 393 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1990 43 360 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1991 49 313 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1992 31 328 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 39 342 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 52 338 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 80 335 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 80 335 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 73 347 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1998 67 317 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 61 286 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2000 50 271 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2001 56 285 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2002 42 256 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2003 42 256 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2004 32 231 2 1 0 n/a n/a 1 267
2005 34 241 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2006 35 241 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 278
2007 39 228 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 31 239 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 272
2009 31 226 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 258
2010 34 235 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 271
2011 44 238 1 1 0 0 2 0 286
2012 47 206 0 0 0 0 2 0 255
2013 35 183 0 0 0 0 5 0 223
2014 30 169 0 0 0 0 5 0 204
2015 34 167 1 1 0 0 6 0 209
2016 26 163 1 1 0 0 4 0 195
2017 33 156 1 7 0 0 1 0 198
2018 45 157 2 1 0 0 2 0 207
2019 41 156 2 0 0 0 0 0 199
2020 34 151 1 1 0 0 4 0 191
2021 28 151 1 2 0 0 6 0 188
2022 40 144 0 1 0 0 4 0 189
2023 32 148 0 2 0 0 6 0 188
2024 29 168 0 0 1 0 6 0 204

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 McCormick High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 505 31.6 15.9 n/a
1989 444 27.6 16.0 n/a
1990 403 27.9 14.4 n/a
1991 362 27.9 12.9 60.5
1992 359 25.6 14.0 58.2
1993 381 26.1 14.6 59.8
1994 390 25.0 15.6 53.1
1995 415 25.0 16.6 46
1996 415 25.0 16.6 46
1997 420 27.0 15.6 48.6
1998 385 26.0 14.8 51.4
1999 347 25.0 13.9 59.1
2000 322 35.0 9.2 61.5
2001 343 27.0 12.7 59.2
2002 300 22.0 13.6 76.7
2003 300 22.0 13.6 76.7
2004 267 23.0 11.6 78.2
2005 278 23.0 12.1 84.9
2006 278 23.5 11.8 66.4
2007 267 39.0 6.8 57.7
2008 272 24.5 11.1 67.4
2009 258 22.5 11.5 72.8
2010 271 22.0 12.3 87
2011 286 22.9 12.4 79.7
2012 255 22.0 11.5 73.7
2013 223 22.4 9.9 76.7
2014 204 20.5 9.9 77
2015 209 24.0 8.7 78.9
2016 195 23.0 8.4 100
2017 198 21.0 9.4 100
2018 207 22.0 9.4 100
2019 199 20.0 9.9 100
2020 191 21.0 9.0 100
2021 188 22.0 8.5 100
2022 189 15.0 12.6 100
2023 188 22.0 8.5 100
2024 204 16.3 12.5 100

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 McCormick High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 505 31.6 15.9 n/a
1989 444 27.6 16.0 n/a
1990 403 27.9 14.4 n/a
1991 362 27.9 12.9 60.5
1992 359 25.6 14.0 58.2
1993 381 26.1 14.6 59.8
1994 390 25.0 15.6 53.1
1995 415 25.0 16.6 46
1996 415 25.0 16.6 46
1997 420 27.0 15.6 48.6
1998 385 26.0 14.8 51.4
1999 347 25.0 13.9 59.1
2000 322 35.0 9.2 61.5
2001 343 27.0 12.7 59.2
2002 300 22.0 13.6 76.7
2003 300 22.0 13.6 76.7
2004 267 23.0 11.6 78.2
2005 278 23.0 12.1 84.9
2006 278 23.5 11.8 66.4
2007 267 39.0 6.8 57.7
2008 272 24.5 11.1 67.4
2009 258 22.5 11.5 72.8
2010 271 22.0 12.3 87
2011 286 22.9 12.4 79.7
2012 255 22.0 11.5 73.7
2013 223 22.4 9.9 76.7
2014 204 20.5 9.9 77
2015 209 24.0 8.7 78.9
2016 195 23.0 8.4 100
2017 198 21.0 9.4 100
2018 207 22.0 9.4 100
2019 199 20.0 9.9 100
2020 191 21.0 9.0 100
2021 188 22.0 8.5 100
2022 189 15.0 12.6 100
2023 188 22.0 8.5 100
2024 204 16.3 12.5 100

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 McCormick 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)
2020 $867 (4.3%) $2,070 (10.2%) $2,936 (14.5%) $12,444 (61.4%) $4,891 (24.1%) $17,335 (85.5%) $20,271
2021 $1,254 (5.7%) $1,993 (9.0%) $3,246 (14.7%) $13,658 (62.0%) $5,137 (23.3%) $18,796 (85.3%) $22,042
2022 $676 (3.2%) $2,420 (11.6%) $3,096 (14.8%) $14,368 (68.8%) $3,427 (16.4%) $17,795 (85.2%) $20,891
2023 $1,373 (6.0%) $3,040 (13.2%) $4,413 (19.2%) $14,703 (63.9%) $3,897 (16.9%) $18,600 (80.8%) $23,012

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCormick 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 222nd of 225 High schoolsRanks 224th of 237 High schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (McCormick High)24.634.7
 10.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (McCormick 01)23.439.2
 15.8%
   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 (McCormick High)36.531.9
 4.6%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (McCormick 01)36.531.9
 4.6%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (McCormick High)57.567.6
 10.1%
   End of Course English 1 (McCormick 01)59.567.6
 8.1%
   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 Students199188
 5.5%
African American156148
 5.1%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White4132
 22%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McCormick High

McCormick High ranks in the bottom 8.5% of South Carolina high schools.

Students at McCormick High are 82% African American, 14% White, 3% Two or more races.

McCormick High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McCormick Elementary
Middle : McCormick Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 204 students attended McCormick High.


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