Blackville-Hilda High

Summary:

Blackville-Hilda High is a public high school in Blackville, South Carolina, serving 154 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Barnwell 48 school district, which is ranked 61 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackville-Hilda High has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (82.47%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 51.4% to 58.26% African American. The school outperforms the Barnwell 48 district and the state average in several End-of-Course (EOC) exams, including English 1, English 2, and U.S. History and the Constitution, but lags behind in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2. Additionally, Blackville-Hilda High has a high percentage of students (59.74%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the nearby Williston-Elko High (36.7%) and Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (34.73%). However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the nearby Williston-Elko High (12.1:1) and Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (13.2:1).

The high percentage of African American students at Blackville-Hilda High, coupled with the school's lower performance in some subject areas, suggests the need to address potential racial disparities in educational outcomes. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact academic performance. While Blackville-Hilda High outperforms the Barnwell 48 district in some EOC exams, it still lags behind the state average, suggesting room for improvement in overall academic achievement. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio could be a strength, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 76 Atkins Circle
       Blackville, SC  29817


(803) 284-5700

District: Barnwell 48

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 235 South Carolina High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  154

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.5%
White:
8.4%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blackville-Hilda High ranks worse than 68.5% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blackville-Hilda 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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blackville-Hilda High:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackville-Hilda High 161st of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Blackville-Hilda High in the ranking list.)

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Barnwell 48:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnwell 48 61st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blackville-Hilda High

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Rank History for all students at Blackville-Hilda High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.80 125th 237 47.3%
2024 31.05 161st 235 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackville-Hilda High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.94 97th 226 57.1%
2024 44.56 113th 229 50.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Blackville-Hilda High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.34 80th 229 65.1%
2024 32.45 150th 228 34.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Blackville-Hilda High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.03 77th 199 61.3%
2024 47.59 94th 194 51.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Blackville-Hilda High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 13 127 2 11 1 0 0 0 154

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Blackville-Hilda High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 154 14.0 11.0 59.7

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 Blackville-Hilda High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 154 14.0 11.0 59.7

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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Students at Blackville-Hilda High are 82% African American, 8% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Blackville-Hilda High ranks 161st of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 154 students attended Blackville-Hilda High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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