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#772 of 1,176 schools in SC
Sc Whitmore School
High School · Sc Public Charter School District · Columbia, SC
A charter high school in Columbia, SC where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 Commerce Drive NE, Columbia, SC 29223
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 59.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sc Whitmore School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sc Whitmore School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$56,300
Median home value
$183,800
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendergrass Fairwold SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Sonlight Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–11 | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| C. A. Johnson HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Daniels Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 21 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #29 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sc Whitmore School is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sc Whitmore School
Sc Whitmore School is a public high school in Columbia, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades 9th-12th with a 34.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #772 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sc Whitmore School
What grades does Sc Whitmore School serve?
Sc Whitmore School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sc Whitmore School?
Sc Whitmore School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sc Whitmore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sc Whitmore School is 34.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sc Whitmore School rank in SC?
Sc Whitmore School ranks #772 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Sc Whitmore School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sc Whitmore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Sc Whitmore School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sc Whitmore School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Sc Whitmore School a charter school?
Yes, Sc Whitmore School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sc Whitmore School a Title I school?
No, Sc Whitmore School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sc Whitmore School?
54.2% of students at Sc Whitmore School 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
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (803) 476-6416
- 4-Year Graduation
- 59.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29223)
- 52,835
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 29223; 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
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