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#385 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 33% in state

Walhalla High

High School · Oconee 01 · Walhalla, SC

An Oconee 01 high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4701 North Highway 11, Walhalla, SC 29691

  • Math 63% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2022)
  • 88.0% 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+0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation7.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$14,323
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Walhalla High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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

60.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Walhalla 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 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,038/100K

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

$52,722

Median home value

$179,700

Median rent

$792/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
7.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·27 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–114.4 mi5Compare →
Seneca HighEnrollment path unverified7.19–12Not available1,022Compare →
West-oak HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–12Not available798Compare →

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.

Oconee 01

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#4 of 16
District spending per student
$14,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Walhalla High

Walhalla High is a public high school in Walhalla, SC, part of Oconee 01, serving approximately 1,119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walhalla High

What grades does Walhalla High serve?

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

How many students attend Walhalla High?

Walhalla High has an enrollment of approximately 1,119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walhalla High?

The student-teacher ratio at Walhalla High is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walhalla High rank in SC?

Walhalla High ranks #385 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Walhalla High's MySchoolScout rating?

Walhalla High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Walhalla High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walhalla High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Walhalla High a charter school?

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

Is Walhalla High a Title I school?

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

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

60.7% of students at Walhalla 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
1,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Oconee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 29691)
12,248
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
45.4
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 29691; 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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