Ware Shoals High School is a public high school located in Ware Shoals, South Carolina that was first built in 1926. The school serves approximately 260 students and is one of three public schools in the district, Greenwood 51.
Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Ware Shoals High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ware Shoals High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ware Shoals High School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Ware Shoals High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ware Shoals High School is 0.50, 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
#272 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
19%
31%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ware Shoals High School Fighting Hornets Mascot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ware Shoals High School's ranking?
Ware Shoals High School is ranked #272 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Ware Shoals High School often compared to?
Ware Shoals High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ninety Six High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ware Shoals High School?
The graduation rate of Ware Shoals High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ware Shoals High School?
246 students attend Ware Shoals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ware Shoals High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ware Shoals High School?
Ware Shoals High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ware Shoals High School offer ?
Ware Shoals High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ware Shoals High School part of?
Ware Shoals High School is part of Greenwood 51 School District.
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