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#255 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 22% in state

Powdersville High

High School · Anderson 01 · Greenville, SC

An Anderson 01 high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

145 Hood Road, Greenville, SC 29611

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 91% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation26.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$10,981
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Powdersville High score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency91%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2019, reaching 79% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Powdersville 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,116/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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

$47,046

Median home value

$163,600

Median rent

$1,092/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

53.4%

Poverty rate

23%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
10 boys'·7 girls'·17 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carolina Academy (high)Enrollment path unverified6.29–122.7 mi983Compare →
Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–123.0 mi140Compare →
Southside HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–124.7 mi1,132Compare →
Best Skills AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–114.9 mi3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anderson 01

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#4 of 14
District spending per student
$10,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Powdersville High

Powdersville High is a public high school in Greenville, SC, part of Anderson 01, serving approximately 1,037 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Powdersville High

What grades does Powdersville High serve?

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

How many students attend Powdersville High?

Powdersville High has an enrollment of approximately 1,037 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Powdersville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Powdersville High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Powdersville High rank in SC?

Powdersville High ranks #255 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Powdersville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Powdersville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Powdersville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Powdersville High has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Powdersville High a charter school?

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

Is Powdersville High a Title I school?

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

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

42.5% of students at Powdersville 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
1,037
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 29611)
33,387
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
34
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 29611; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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