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#374 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 32% in state

Mcbee High

High School · Chesterfield 01 · Mcbee, SC

A Chesterfield 01 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

264 East Pine Avenue, Mcbee, SC 29101

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$13,181
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Mcbee High score 46% 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 Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 Mcbee 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,914/100K

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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

$62,417

Median home value

$100,600

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·23 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

3 in Chesterfield 01

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–12Not available653Compare →
Cheraw HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–12Not available616Compare →
Chesterfield HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–12Not available501Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chesterfield 01

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#3 of 16
District spending per student
$13,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mcbee High is listed in Chesterfield 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcbee High

Mcbee High is a public high school in Mcbee, SC, part of Chesterfield 01, serving approximately 568 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcbee High

What grades does Mcbee High serve?

Mcbee High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Mcbee High?

Mcbee High has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbee High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcbee High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcbee High rank in SC?

Mcbee High ranks #374 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Mcbee High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcbee High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mcbee High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcbee High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mcbee High a charter school?

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

Is Mcbee High a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Mcbee 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
568
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Chesterfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 29101)
2,724
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
42.6
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 29101; 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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