Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Summary:

Orangeburg Wilkinson High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, with a student population of 1,073. The school is part of the Orangeburg School District, which is ranked 65 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orangeburg Wilkinson High consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests, such as the End of Course Exams (EOCEP) and SC READY assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.34% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 72.5%. The school's performance on English 1 and U.S. History exams also lags behind the state and district averages. As a result, Orangeburg Wilkinson High has been ranked in the bottom quartile of South Carolina high schools in recent years, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Lake Marion High, North Middle/High, Bethune-Bowman Middle/High, and Edisto High, generally perform better than Orangeburg Wilkinson High on academic measures, despite being in the same Orangeburg School District. These schools have higher proficiency rates on EOCEP and SC READY assessments, as well as higher rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 Bruin Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29118

(803) 534-6180

District: Orangeburg

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,895

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 1,050

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.7%

Hispanic:

4.4%

White:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orangeburg Wilkinson High ranks worse than 88.9% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orangeburg Wilkinson 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 Orangeburg Wilkinson High has the largest high school student body size in the Orangeburg School District. Racial makeup is: African American (91.7%), Hispanic (4.4%), White (1.5%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orangeburg Wilkinson High is 17.9, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Orangeburg School District! (See more...)

Compare Orangeburg Wilkinson High employs 58.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orangeburg Wilkinson High is $12,895, which is the 4^th highest among 7 high schools in the Orangeburg School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orangeburg Wilkinson High:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg Wilkinson High 209^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Orangeburg Wilkinson High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 65^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orangeburg Wilkinson High

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Rank History for all students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	3.81	224^th	227	1.3%
2022	6.35	216^th	226	4.4%
2023	5.82	229^th	237	3.4%
2024	13.91	209^th	235	11.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	5.27	210^th	213	1.4%
2022	8.15	216^th	220	1.8%
2023	6.97	221^st	226	2.2%
2024	16.66	205^th	229	10.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	5.89	206^th	213	3.3%
2022	5.27	213^th	220	3.2%
2023	4.31	221^st	223	0.9%
2024	11.24	210^th	225	6.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	6.16	138^th	139	0.7%
2023	11.17	129^th	141	8.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.44	154^th	157	1.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	3.25	212^th	215	1.4%
2022	7.91	211^th	224	5.8%
2023	6.60	220^th	229	3.9%
2024	15.83	200^th	228	12.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	15.56	167^th	178	6.2%
2022	17.11	176^th	190	7.4%
2023	16.75	181^st	199	9.0%
2024	26.62	159^th	194	18.0%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina State 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 Orangeburg Wilkinson High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	17	954	9	30	2	2	2	1016
2021	25	1022	12	40	2	4	6	1111
2022	16	972	9	48	2	4	8	1059
2023	18	986	5	47	1	1	15	1073
2024	16	963	9	46	0	1	15	1050

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 Orangeburg Wilkinson High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1016	57.0	17.8	100
2021	1111	51.3	21.6	100
2022	1059	53.7	19.7	100
2023	1073	59.6	18.0	100
2024	1050	58.6	17.9	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 Orangeburg Wilkinson High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1016	57.0	17.8	100
2021	1111	51.3	21.6	100
2022	1059	53.7	19.7	100
2023	1073	59.6	18.0	100
2024	1050	58.6	17.9	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 Orangeburg Wilkinson 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	$811 (5.1%)	$423 (2.7%)	$1,234 (7.7%)	$13,284 (83.4%)	$1,417 (8.9%)	$14,701 (92.3%)	$15,935
2021	$229 (1.7%)	$260 (2.0%)	$489 (3.7%)	$11,278 (84.8%)	$1,541 (11.6%)	$12,818 (96.3%)	$13,307
2022	$1,210 (10.0%)	$965 (8.0%)	$2,175 (18.0%)	$8,599 (71.3%)	$1,279 (10.6%)	$9,878 (82.0%)	$12,053
2023	$1,282 (9.9%)	$678 (5.3%)	$1,960 (15.2%)	$9,511 (73.8%)	$1,425 (11.1%)	$10,935 (84.8%)	$12,895

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Orangeburg Wilkinson 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 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th 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
Orangeburg Wilkinson High	Public	9-12	601 Bruin Parkway	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 534-6180	1,050	59	17.9	100.0%	16 (1.5%)	963 (91.7%)	46 (4.4%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.4%)	13.9	209^th of 235 public high schools	11.1%		5.8	229^th of 237 public high schools	3.4%	20							32.3	29.1	32.8	82.1	$12,895	$1,282	$678	$1,960	$9,511	$1,425	$10,935
The Orangeburg Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	3720 Magnolia Street	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 81	No	No	No	No	(803) 536-4473	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
OCSD High School for Health Professions	Public, Charter	9-12	130 Howard Hill Drive	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 535-1693	439	27	16.5	0.7%	5 (1.1%)	415 (94.5%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48.7	105^th of 235 public high schools	55.3%		56.2	85^th of 237 public high schools	64.1%	20							65.3	71.3	30.6	93.4
Edisto High	Public	9-12	500 R.M. Foster Drive	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 536-1553	661	48	13.7	100.0%	266 (40.2%)	333 (50.4%)	43 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	14.3	207^th of 235 public high schools	11.9%		37.4	139^th of 237 public high schools	41.4%	68							45.8	39.8	45.3	73.7	$12,600	$1,056	$588	$1,644	$9,367	$1,589	$10,956
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High	Public	6-12	4857 Charleston Highway	Rowesville	29133	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 516-6011	367	25	14.8	100.0%	20 (5.4%)	291 (79.3%)	51 (13.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	6.6	227^th of 235 public high schools	3.4%		23.7	175^th of 237 public high schools	26.2%	52	22.4	22.4	21.8	4.0	6.0	7.3	54.2	34.4	23.4	63.6	$12,752	$1,406	$875	$2,281	$9,218	$1,253	$10,471
Calhoun County High	Public	9-12	150 Saints Avenue	Saint Matthews	29135	Calhoun County	Calhoun 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 874-3071	418	31	13.4	100.0%	91 (21.8%)	280 (67.0%)	46 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32	156^th of 235 public high schools	33.6%		18.3	194^th of 237 public high schools	18.1%	38							72.4	50.8	28.4	85.4	$15,991	$2,360	$558	$2,917	$11,006	$2,068	$13,074
Cope Area Career Center	Public	9-12	6052 Slab Landing Road	Cope	29038	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 80	No	No	No	No	(803) 534-7661	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Middle/High	Public	6-12	692 Cromer Avenue	North	29112	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 247-2541	260	25	10.4	100.0%	89 (34.2%)	151 (58.1%)	9 (3.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	40.1	132^nd of 235 public high schools	43.8%		24.6	172^nd of 237 public high schools	27.4%	40	36.8	46.9	25.9	10.8	21.2	16.1	69.7	52.3	37.8	91.7	$14,885	$1,259	$554	$1,814	$11,502	$1,570	$13,072
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High	Public	9-12	267 Red Raider Drive	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3030	354	29	12.2	100.0%	136 (38.4%)	199 (56.2%)	12 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36.8	142^nd of 235 public high schools	39.6%		41.2	127^th of 237 public high schools	46.4%	15							72.7	57.3	41.2	82.6
Lake Marion Technology Center	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 854-9213	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Orangeburg Wilkinson High

What is the racial makeup of Orangeburg Wilkinson High?

Students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High are 92% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Orangeburg Wilkinson High?

Orangeburg Wilkinson High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brookdale Elementary
Elementary : Marshall Elementary
Elementary : Mellichamp Elementary
Elementary : Sheridan Elementary
Elementary : Whittaker Elementary
Middle : Robert E. Howard Middle
Middle : William J. Clark Middle

What district is Orangeburg Wilkinson High in?

Orangeburg

How many students attend Orangeburg Wilkinson High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,050 students attended Orangeburg Wilkinson High.

Is Orangeburg Wilkinson High a good school?

Orangeburg Wilkinson High ranks in the bottom 11.1% of South Carolina high schools.

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