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#12 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 1% in state

Johnsonville High

High School · Florence 05 · Johnsonville, SC

A Florence 05 high school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.

237 Georgetown Highway, Johnsonville, SC 29555

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+43.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$14,230
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Johnsonville High score 80% 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 Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 80% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Johnsonville 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$61,144

Median home value

$118,900

Median rent

$709/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

28.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hemingway HighEnrollment path unverified8.99–124.7 mi185Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Florence 05

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,230NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Johnsonville High

Johnsonville High is a public high school in Johnsonville, SC, part of Florence 05, serving approximately 358 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnsonville High

What grades does Johnsonville High serve?

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

How many students attend Johnsonville High?

Johnsonville High has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnsonville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnsonville High is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnsonville High rank in SC?

Johnsonville High ranks #12 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Johnsonville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnsonville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Johnsonville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnsonville High has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Johnsonville High a charter school?

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

Is Johnsonville High a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Johnsonville 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
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Florence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 29555)
5,804
Area median age
31.3
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 29555; 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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