Woodland High School is located in Dorchester, SC, it was established in 1999. Sixty-four percent of students passed the HSAP on the first try, compared to eighty-four percent in the neighboring district. It was the high school of football star Tye Hill.
Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Woodland 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodland High School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
White, Grey, Silver
School Rankings
Woodland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
48%
31%
White
37%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland High School's ranking?
Woodland High School is ranked #495 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Woodland High School often compared to?
Woodland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summerville High School, Fort Dorchester High School, Ashley Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Woodland High School?
The graduation rate of Woodland High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Woodland High School?
669 students attend Woodland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Woodland High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland High School?
Woodland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodland High School offer ?
Woodland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodland High School part of?
Woodland High School is part of Dorchester 04 School District.
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