Very Good
#290 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 25% in state
Colleton County High
High School · Colleton 01 · Walterboro, SC
A Colleton 01 high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 Cougar Nation Drive, Walterboro, SC 29488
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colleton County High score 54% 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 7 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colleton County 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walterboro), 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
$47,083
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29488; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| North Walterboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colleton 01
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colleton County High is listed in Colleton 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colleton County High
Colleton County High is a public high school in Walterboro, SC, part of Colleton 01, serving approximately 1,396 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colleton County High
What grades does Colleton County High serve?
Colleton County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Colleton County High?
Colleton County High has an enrollment of approximately 1,396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colleton County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Colleton County High is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colleton County High rank in SC?
Colleton County High ranks #290 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Colleton County High's MySchoolScout rating?
Colleton County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Colleton County High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colleton County High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colleton County High a charter school?
No, Colleton County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colleton County High a Title I school?
No, Colleton County High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colleton County High?
100.0% of students at Colleton County 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
- 1,396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Colleton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (843) 782-0031
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29488)
- 22,367
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 29488; 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
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