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#40 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 3% in state

Chapin High

High School · Lexington 05 · Chapin, SC

A Lexington 05 high school where students score 53 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC 29036

  • Math 83% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2022)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency89% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+52.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation24.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$14,799
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Chapin High score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency83%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 89% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2022
Math
83%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chapin 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,650/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chapin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,438

Median home value

$378,100

Median rent

$1,901/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Odyssey Online LearningCharter · enrollment unverified6.09–120.9 mi452Compare →
Spring Hill HighEnrollment path unverified8.99–123.8 mi1,102Compare →
Dutch Fork HighEnrollment path unverified8.19–12Not available1,705Compare →
Irmo HighEnrollment path unverified7.89–12Not available1,268Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lexington 05

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#2 of 22
District spending per student
$14,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chapin High is listed in Lexington 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chapin High

Chapin High is a public high school in Chapin, SC, part of Lexington 05, serving approximately 1,630 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chapin High

What grades does Chapin High serve?

Chapin High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chapin High?

Chapin High has an enrollment of approximately 1,630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapin High?

The student-teacher ratio at Chapin High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chapin High rank in SC?

Chapin High ranks #40 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Chapin High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chapin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Chapin High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chapin High has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chapin High a charter school?

No, Chapin High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chapin High a Title I school?

No, Chapin High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chapin High?

100.0% of students at Chapin 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,630
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lexington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 29036)
26,720
Area average commute
37 min
Area median age
45.1
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 29036; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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