Timberland High School is a consolidated high school located in St. Stephen, South Carolina, United States. It is a part of the Berkeley County School District.
Serving 724 students in grades 9-12, Timberland 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 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timberland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Timberland High School's student population of 724 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Green, Orange
School Rankings
Timberland 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 Timberland High School is 0.59, which is less 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
#436 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
42%
31%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: T-wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timberland High School's ranking?
Timberland High School is ranked #436 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Timberland High School often compared to?
Timberland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford High School, Berkeley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Timberland High School?
The graduation rate of Timberland High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Timberland High School?
724 students attend Timberland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Timberland High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timberland High School?
Timberland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timberland High School offer ?
Timberland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Timberland High School part of?
Timberland High School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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