Brookland-Cayce High School is a public high school located in Cayce, South Carolina, United States. It is part of Lexington County School District 2. The current principal is Dr. James "Vance" Jones.
Serving 1,222 students in grades 9-12, Brookland-cayce High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookland-cayce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brookland-cayce High School's student population of 1,222 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1931
Colors
Black, Maroon
School Rankings
Brookland-cayce High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookland-cayce High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
31%
31%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Binturong
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookland-cayce High School's ranking?
Brookland-cayce High School is ranked #376 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Brookland-cayce High School often compared to?
Brookland-cayce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Airport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brookland-cayce High School?
The graduation rate of Brookland-cayce High School is 76%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brookland-cayce High School?
1,222 students attend Brookland-cayce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Brookland-cayce High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookland-cayce High School?
Brookland-cayce High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookland-cayce High School offer ?
Brookland-cayce High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookland-cayce High School part of?
Brookland-cayce High School is part of Lexington 02 School District.
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