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#23 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 2% in state

Spring Hill High

High School · Lexington 05 · Chapin, SC

A Lexington 05 high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11629 Broad River Road, Chapin, SC 29036

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 96% proficient (2022)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation37.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$14,799
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Spring Hill High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency96%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 84% across the 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
90%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
96%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

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

Based on 20 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Hill 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,650/100K

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

$116,438

Median home value

$378,100

Median rent

$1,901/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
37.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Chapin HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–123.8 mi1,630Compare →
Dutch Fork HighEnrollment path unverified8.19–124.3 mi1,705Compare →
Odyssey Online LearningCharter · enrollment unverified6.09–124.4 mi452Compare →
Irmo HighEnrollment path unverified7.89–12Not available1,268Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Lexington 05

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#1 of 22
District spending per student
$14,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Hill High is listed in Lexington 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Hill High

Spring Hill High is a public high school in Chapin, SC, part of Lexington 05, serving approximately 1,102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

What's said publicly about Spring Hill High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Spring Hill High School is an all-magnet high school located in Chapin, South Carolina, within the Lexington-Richland School District 5 1. As of 2016, the school enrolled 1,200 students and employed 81 certified staff members 1. The institution operates five magnet academies: Engineering, Entertainment, Entrepreneurial, Environmental Studies, and Exercise Science 1. By 2020, the school reported a 98% graduation rate 1. The school offers 35 clubs, including the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and a Guitar Club led by Principal Dr. Michael Lofton 1. A unique and notable organization at the school is the Multimedia Gaming Club (MMGC), which is the largest club and allows students to share their interest in gaming 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Hill High

What grades does Spring Hill High serve?

Spring Hill High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Spring Hill High?

Spring Hill High has an enrollment of approximately 1,102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill High?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill High is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Hill High rank in SC?

Spring Hill High ranks #23 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Spring Hill High's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Hill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Spring Hill High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Hill High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Spring Hill High a charter school?

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

Is Spring Hill High a Title I school?

No, Spring Hill High is not currently a Title I school.

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

31.7% of students at Spring Hill 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
1,102
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 29036)
26,720
Area average commute
37 min
Area median age
45.1
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 29036; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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