Very Good
#301 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 26% in state
North Central High
High School · Kershaw 01 · Kershaw, SC
A Kershaw 01 high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 Lockhart Road, Kershaw, SC 29067
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Central High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Central 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,391
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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2 in Kershaw 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,123 | Compare → |
| Lugoff-elgin HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,773 | 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.
Kershaw 01
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Central High is listed in Kershaw 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central High
North Central High is a public high school in Kershaw, SC, part of Kershaw 01, serving approximately 598 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central High
What grades does North Central High serve?
North Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Central High?
North Central High has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central High is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central High rank in SC?
North Central High ranks #301 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is North Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central 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 North Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Central High a charter school?
No, North Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Central High a Title I school?
No, North Central High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central High?
68.2% of students at North Central 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
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kershaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (803) 432-9858
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29067)
- 11,498
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 29067; 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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