Excellent
#4 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 1% in state
Whale Branch Early College High
High School · Beaufort 01 · Seabrook, SC
A Beaufort 01 high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
169 Detour Road, Seabrook, SC 29940
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Whale Branch Early College High score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whale Branch Early College 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,642
Median home value
$118,000
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Beaufort 01
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #1 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whale Branch Early College High is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whale Branch Early College High
Whale Branch Early College High is a public high school in Seabrook, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whale Branch Early College High
What grades does Whale Branch Early College High serve?
Whale Branch Early College High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Whale Branch Early College High?
Whale Branch Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whale Branch Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Whale Branch Early College High is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whale Branch Early College High rank in SC?
Whale Branch Early College High ranks #4 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Whale Branch Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Whale Branch Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Whale Branch Early College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whale Branch Early College High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Whale Branch Early College High a charter school?
No, Whale Branch Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whale Branch Early College High a Title I school?
No, Whale Branch Early College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whale Branch Early College High?
100.0% of students at Whale Branch Early College 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
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (843) 466-2700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29940)
- 3,594
- Area median age
- 56.2
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 29940; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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