Summary:
The Edgefield 01 district in South Carolina is home to a single high school, Strom Thurmond High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 33.52% in Algebra 1 to 82.97% in English 2, compared to the state averages of 72.5% and 85.83%, respectively.
Strom Thurmond High School faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students (73.53%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. The school's ranking has been steadily declining over the past three years, from 167 out of 226 in 2021-2022 to 186 out of 235 in 2023-2024, and it has a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, suggesting below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,964 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9, the academic results indicate that the resources may not be effectively utilized or allocated to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of these challenges, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and targeted interventions, may be crucial for improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education to its students.
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