Cross High vs Philip Simmons High
Philip Simmons High has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 6.1/10. Philip Simmons High is significantly larger with 809 students, about 2.8× the size of Cross High (294). In math proficiency, Philip Simmons High leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Cross High
Cross, SC
6.1/10
High School7th – 12th
294 students
Philip Simmons High
Charleston, SC
6.8/10
High School9th – 12th
809 students
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| Metric | Cross High | Philip Simmons High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 31.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.0 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #676 of 1,190 | #464 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 43th | 61th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cross High | Philip Simmons High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Cross High | Philip Simmons High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 7th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 294 | 809 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 31.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 80–89% | 90–94% |
| District | Berkeley 01 | Berkeley 01 |
| City | Cross | Charleston |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Cross (29436) | Charleston (29492) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,396 | $115,605 |
| Median Home Value | $106,800 | $727,800 |
| Median Rent | — | $1,924 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.9% | 67.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | 5.1% |
| Avg Commute | — | 27 min |