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#354 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 30% in state

Travelers Rest High

High School · Greenville 01 · Travelers Rest, SC

A Greenville 01 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

301 North Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 78.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate78%
AP Participation7.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Travelers Rest High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 71% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Travelers Rest 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,762/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Travelers Rest), 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

$66,544

Median home value

$267,400

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29690; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
7.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·8 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·29 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

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Mauldin HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available2,274Compare →
Riverside HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available1,816Compare →
Wade Hampton HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available1,780Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#34 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Travelers Rest High is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Travelers Rest High

Travelers Rest High is a public high school in Travelers Rest, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 1,303 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Travelers Rest High

What grades does Travelers Rest High serve?

Travelers Rest High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Travelers Rest High?

Travelers Rest High has an enrollment of approximately 1,303 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Travelers Rest High?

The student-teacher ratio at Travelers Rest High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Travelers Rest High rank in SC?

Travelers Rest High ranks #354 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Travelers Rest High's MySchoolScout rating?

Travelers Rest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Travelers Rest High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Travelers Rest High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Travelers Rest High a charter school?

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

Is Travelers Rest High a Title I school?

No, Travelers Rest High is not currently a Title I school.

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

63.6% of students at Travelers Rest 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
1,303
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
4-Year Graduation
78.0%
Area population (ZIP 29690)
25,747
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
40
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 29690; 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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