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#582 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 49% in state

Stratford High

High School · Berkeley 01 · Goose Creek, SC

A Berkeley 01 high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

951 Crowfield Boulevard, Goose Creek, SC 29445

  • Math 54% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 80% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation1.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,810
Chronic Absenteeism38.4%

Students at Stratford High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 67% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stratford 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,726/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goose Creek), 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

$80,778

Median home value

$256,000

Median rent

$1,441/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
1.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·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
Faith Christian School & DaycarePrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–122.4 mi277Compare →
Ridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–122.4 mi111Compare →
Goose Creek HighEnrollment path unverified5.99–124.9 mi2,002Compare →
Berkeley County Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified7.511–12Not available96Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Berkeley 01

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#12 of 46
District spending per student
$12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Stratford High

Stratford High is a public high school in Goose Creek, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 2,710 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stratford High

What grades does Stratford High serve?

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

How many students attend Stratford High?

Stratford High has an enrollment of approximately 2,710 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford High?

The student-teacher ratio at Stratford High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stratford High rank in SC?

Stratford High ranks #582 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Stratford High's MySchoolScout rating?

Stratford High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Stratford High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratford High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stratford High a charter school?

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

Is Stratford High a Title I school?

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

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

66.1% of students at Stratford 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
2,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
165
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 29445)
59,011
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
36.1
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 29445; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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