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#729 of 1,176 schools in SC
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
High School · Orangeburg · Orangeburg, SC
A high school in Orangeburg, SC where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 Bruin Parkway, Orangeburg, SC 29118
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 70.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 29 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orangeburg Wilkinson 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orangeburg), 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
$57,704
Median home value
$160,900
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocsd High School for Health ProfessionsCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian ScPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Orangeburg Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Orangeburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Orangeburg
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #17 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orangeburg Wilkinson High is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orangeburg Wilkinson High
Orangeburg Wilkinson High is a public high school in Orangeburg, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 1,050 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orangeburg Wilkinson High
What grades does Orangeburg Wilkinson High serve?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High has an enrollment of approximately 1,050 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangeburg Wilkinson High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orangeburg Wilkinson High rank in SC?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High ranks #729 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Orangeburg Wilkinson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orangeburg Wilkinson High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Orangeburg Wilkinson High a charter school?
No, Orangeburg Wilkinson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orangeburg Wilkinson High a Title I school?
No, Orangeburg Wilkinson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
100.0% of students at Orangeburg Wilkinson 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
- 1,050
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (803) 534-6180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 70.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29118)
- 15,676
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 29118; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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