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#468 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 40% in state
Newberry High
High School · Newberry 01 · Newberry, SC
A Newberry 01 high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3113 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29018
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newberry High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newberry 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,698/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newberry), 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
$39,694
Median home value
$115,400
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Mid-carolina HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 692 | Compare → |
| Whitmire Community School (high)Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–12 | Not available | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newberry 01
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newberry High is listed in Newberry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newberry High
Newberry High is a public high school in Newberry, SC, part of Newberry 01, serving approximately 809 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newberry High
What grades does Newberry High serve?
Newberry High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Newberry High?
Newberry High has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newberry High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newberry High rank in SC?
Newberry High ranks #468 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Newberry High's MySchoolScout rating?
Newberry High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Newberry High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newberry High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newberry High a charter school?
No, Newberry High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newberry High a Title I school?
No, Newberry High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newberry High?
82.4% of students at Newberry 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
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Newberry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (803) 321-2621
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29018)
- 3,374
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 29018; 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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