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#419 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 36% in state

Woodruff High

High School · Spartanburg 04 · Woodruff, SC

A Spartanburg 04 high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

710 Cross Anchor Highway, Woodruff, SC 29388

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 91% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation16.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$11,995
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Woodruff High score 82% 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 Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency91%(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 82% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (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

65.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodruff 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,474/100K

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

$77,197

Median home value

$216,700

Median rent

$848/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29388; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·23 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Spartanburg 04

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodruff High is listed in Spartanburg 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodruff High

Woodruff High is a public high school in Woodruff, SC, part of Spartanburg 04, serving approximately 808 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodruff High

What grades does Woodruff High serve?

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

How many students attend Woodruff High?

Woodruff High has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodruff High?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodruff High is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodruff High rank in SC?

Woodruff High ranks #419 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Woodruff High's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodruff High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Woodruff High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodruff High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodruff High a charter school?

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

Is Woodruff High a Title I school?

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

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

65.1% of students at Woodruff 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
808
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 29388)
16,020
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
42.1
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 29388; 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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