Very Good
#348 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 30% in state
Great Falls High
High School · Chester 01 · Great Falls, SC
A Chester 01 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
409 Sunset Avenue, Great Falls, SC 29055
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Great Falls High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Falls High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,144/100K
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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
$43,631
Median home value
$85,500
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Chester 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 741 | Compare → |
| Lewisville HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 428 | 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.
Chester 01
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,920NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Great Falls High is listed in Chester 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Falls High
Great Falls High is a public high school in Great Falls, SC, part of Chester 01, serving approximately 377 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Falls High
What grades does Great Falls High serve?
Great Falls High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Great Falls High?
Great Falls High has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Falls High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Falls High rank in SC?
Great Falls High ranks #348 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Great Falls High's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Falls High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Great Falls High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Falls High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Falls High a charter school?
No, Great Falls High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Falls High a Title I school?
No, Great Falls High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Falls High?
85.4% of students at Great Falls 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
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (803) 482-2210
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 29055)
- 3,858
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 29055; 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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