Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Kingstree Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20% in SC)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingstree Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kingstree Senior High School's student population of 505 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
To educate, empower, and develop leaders to become caring, contributing, and productive citizens who will succeed in a global society.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kingstree Senior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
89%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)65-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kingstree Senior High School often compared to?
Kingstree Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemingway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingstree Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kingstree Senior High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kingstree Senior High School?
505 students attend Kingstree Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kingstree Senior High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingstree Senior High School?
Kingstree Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingstree Senior High School offer ?
Kingstree Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kingstree Senior High School part of?
Kingstree Senior High School is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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