Excellent
#79 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 7% in state
Branchville High
High School · Orangeburg · Branchville, SC
An Orangeburg high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1349 Dorange Road, Branchville, SC 29432
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Branchville High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Branchville High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High3,220/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,341
Median home value
$144,800
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Orangeburg
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-bowman Middle/highEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
| Edisto HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 661 | Compare → |
| Hunter-kinard-tyler HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
| Lake Marion High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 701 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orangeburg
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #2 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Branchville High is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Branchville High
Branchville High is a public high school in Branchville, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 330 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Branchville High
What grades does Branchville High serve?
Branchville High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Branchville High?
Branchville High has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branchville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Branchville High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Branchville High rank in SC?
Branchville High ranks #79 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Branchville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Branchville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Branchville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Branchville High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Branchville High a charter school?
No, Branchville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Branchville High a Title I school?
No, Branchville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Branchville High?
100.0% of students at Branchville High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (803) 274-8875
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 29432)
- 2,422
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29432; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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