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Colleton County High

Summary:

Colleton County High is a public high school in Walterboro, South Carolina, serving 1,497 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Colleton 01 school district, which is ranked 74th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colleton County High faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below the state average on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.36% to 81.48% across different subjects and years. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between 137 and 222 out of 235 high schools in South Carolina, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger. Performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with African American, Hispanic, and low-income students performing significantly worse than their peers on EOC exams and statewide rankings.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,959 to $12,820 per year, Colleton County High faces significant challenges due to the high poverty level of its student population, as evidenced by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate. In comparison, Woodland High, a nearby high school in the Dorchester 04 district, performs slightly better than Colleton County High on EOC exams and has a lower student-teacher ratio, despite also serving a high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 150 Cougar Nation Drive
       Walterboro, SC  29488

(843) 782-0031

District: Colleton 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,820 Help


Feeder schools for Colleton County High:

Elementary:    Bells Elementary
    Black Street Early Childhood Center
    Cottageville Elementary
    Forest Hills Elementary
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Middle:    Colleton County Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,396

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.1%
White:
36.6%
Hispanic:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colleton County High ranks worse than 94.5% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colleton County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.1%), White (36.6%), Hispanic (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colleton County High is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colleton County High is $12,820.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colleton County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Colleton County High 222nd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Colleton County High in the ranking list.)

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Colleton 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Colleton 01 74th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colleton County High

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Rank History for all students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.07 132nd 187 29.4%
2006 37.32 161st 191 15.7%
2007 29.83 174th 191 8.9%
2008 34.55 140th 185 24.3%
2009 37.62 142nd 188 24.5%
2010 20.45 168th 199 15.6%
2011 22.78 162nd 199 18.6%
2012 27.02 160th 202 20.8%
2013 17.05 177th 203 12.8%
2014 37.61 137th 210 34.8%
2015 28.31 166th 232 28.4%
2016 29.49 167th 231 27.7%
2017 22.54 162nd 223 27.4%
2018 13.60 181st 216 16.2%
2019 9.45 206th 225 8.4%
2021 23.10 169th 227 25.6%
2022 23.05 172nd 226 23.9%
2023 19.77 190th 237 19.8%
2024 8.14 222nd 235 5.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.32 55th 57 3.5%
2024 11.71 51st 53 3.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.05 5th 61 91.8%
2023 66.49 21st 68 69.1%
2024 43.34 43rd 71 39.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.49 198th 214 7.5%
2019 11.13 202nd 217 6.9%
2021 25.56 163rd 213 23.5%
2022 24.69 170th 220 22.7%
2023 21.69 184th 226 18.6%
2024 9.18 220th 229 3.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.13 185th 210 11.9%
2019 8.75 197th 213 7.5%
2021 21.02 168th 213 21.1%
2022 23.74 176th 220 20.0%
2023 17.23 186th 223 16.6%
2024 7.17 218th 225 3.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.67 124th 137 9.5%
2019 11.37 135th 143 5.6%
2021 23.27 94th 115 18.3%
2022 12.25 128th 139 7.9%
2023 16.37 122nd 141 13.5%
2024 11.25 137th 145 5.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.46 147th 156 5.8%
2024 6.54 147th 157 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.33 179th 213 16.0%
2019 10.80 197th 218 9.6%
2021 22.16 163rd 215 24.2%
2022 21.82 177th 224 21.0%
2023 22.66 178th 229 22.3%
2024 9.50 213th 228 6.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.95 168th 183 8.2%
2019 13.24 172nd 184 6.5%
2021 23.03 150th 178 15.7%
2022 28.09 144th 190 24.2%
2023 25.66 154th 199 22.6%
2024 9.82 188th 194 3.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.04 90th 108 16.7%
2023 17.51 106th 119 10.9%
2024 7.17 119th 121 1.7%
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Rank History for White students at Colleton County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.69 173rd 185 6.5%
2019 6.26 183rd 191 4.2%
2021 29.30 139th 189 26.5%
2022 19.68 160th 192 16.7%
2023 16.07 171st 197 13.2%
2024 5.90 191st 196 2.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colleton County High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 708 926 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 1643
1989 691 905 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 1608
1990 713 885 4 3 6 n/a n/a 0 1611
1991 742 905 5 1 7 n/a n/a 0 1660
1992 742 907 4 1 9 n/a n/a 0 1663
1993 756 944 5 2 9 n/a n/a 0 1716
1994 754 943 4 3 7 n/a n/a 0 1711
1995 767 894 4 3 8 n/a n/a 0 1676
1996 767 894 4 3 8 n/a n/a 0 1676
1997 802 886 3 9 8 n/a n/a 0 1708
1998 805 873 6 8 10 n/a n/a 0 1702
1999 805 900 10 9 13 n/a n/a 1 1738
2000 758 911 8 5 12 n/a n/a 0 1694
2001 761 841 8 9 6 n/a n/a 0 1625
2002 744 1103 4 16 9 n/a n/a 10 1886
2003 744 1103 4 16 9 n/a n/a 10 1886
2004 745 1069 8 18 7 n/a n/a 10 1857
2005 703 1059 8 24 7 n/a n/a 5 1806
2006 708 995 15 19 14 n/a n/a 9 1760
2007 752 982 18 23 13 n/a n/a 0 1788
2008 726 937 14 29 12 n/a n/a 10 1728
2009 691 945 13 27 13 n/a n/a 8 1697
2010 679 959 18 31 14 n/a n/a 13 1714
2011 711 890 8 33 7 2 10 0 1661
2012 716 881 7 28 11 2 19 0 1664
2013 731 844 9 26 16 1 20 0 1647
2014 718 794 12 26 16 2 12 0 1580
2015 754 788 9 37 18 0 16 0 1622
2016 763 784 8 44 13 1 20 0 1633
2017 748 797 7 62 11 1 33 0 1659
2018 715 776 4 66 10 2 34 0 1607
2019 640 743 4 71 9 2 38 0 1507
2020 626 685 5 77 13 1 39 0 1446
2021 621 666 4 92 12 1 46 0 1442
2022 565 675 6 107 13 2 66 0 1434
2023 587 698 7 116 14 2 73 0 1497
2024 511 658 7 124 12 1 83 0 1396

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colleton County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1643 80.0 20.5 n/a
1989 1608 79.7 20.1 n/a
1990 1611 78.9 20.4 n/a
1991 1660 79.5 20.8 34.9
1992 1663 80.9 20.5 39.9
1993 1716 81.9 21.0 41.2
1994 1711 89.6 19.1 47.5
1995 1676 93.4 17.9 38.1
1996 1676 93.4 17.9 38.1
1997 1708 85.6 20.0 36.5
1998 1702 89.6 19.0 38
1999 1738 88.1 19.7 45.9
2000 1694 79.6 21.3 47.4
2001 1625 82.7 19.6 43
2002 1886 97.3 19.4 52.8
2003 1886 97.3 19.4 52.8
2004 1857 98.7 18.8 56.6
2005 1806 103.6 17.4 59
2006 1760 105.2 16.7 57.9
2007 1788 154.5 11.6 68.4
2008 1728 100.3 17.2 62.3
2009 1697 91.8 18.5 61.6
2010 1714 94.5 18.1 70.5
2011 1661 89.8 18.4 71.5
2012 1664 98.8 16.8 69.4
2013 1647 93.0 17.7 68.7
2014 1580 98.6 16.0 65.2
2015 1622 100.0 16.2 62.9
2016 1633 97.0 16.8 100
2017 1659 96.1 17.2 100
2018 1607 99.0 16.2 100
2019 1507 95.0 15.8 100
2020 1446 93.0 15.5 100
2021 1442 89.6 16.0 100
2022 1434 83.0 17.2 100
2023 1497 64.5 23.2 100
2024 1396 81.5 17.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colleton County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1643 80.0 20.5 n/a
1989 1608 79.7 20.1 n/a
1990 1611 78.9 20.4 n/a
1991 1660 79.5 20.8 34.9
1992 1663 80.9 20.5 39.9
1993 1716 81.9 21.0 41.2
1994 1711 89.6 19.1 47.5
1995 1676 93.4 17.9 38.1
1996 1676 93.4 17.9 38.1
1997 1708 85.6 20.0 36.5
1998 1702 89.6 19.0 38
1999 1738 88.1 19.7 45.9
2000 1694 79.6 21.3 47.4
2001 1625 82.7 19.6 43
2002 1886 97.3 19.4 52.8
2003 1886 97.3 19.4 52.8
2004 1857 98.7 18.8 56.6
2005 1806 103.6 17.4 59
2006 1760 105.2 16.7 57.9
2007 1788 154.5 11.6 68.4
2008 1728 100.3 17.2 62.3
2009 1697 91.8 18.5 61.6
2010 1714 94.5 18.1 70.5
2011 1661 89.8 18.4 71.5
2012 1664 98.8 16.8 69.4
2013 1647 93.0 17.7 68.7
2014 1580 98.6 16.0 65.2
2015 1622 100.0 16.2 62.9
2016 1633 97.0 16.8 100
2017 1659 96.1 17.2 100
2018 1607 99.0 16.2 100
2019 1507 95.0 15.8 100
2020 1446 93.0 15.5 100
2021 1442 89.6 16.0 100
2022 1434 83.0 17.2 100
2023 1497 64.5 23.2 100
2024 1396 81.5 17.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Colleton County High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $644 (6.3%) $441 (4.3%) $1,085 (10.7%) $7,623 (74.8%) $1,478 (14.5%) $9,101 (89.3%) $10,186
2020 $651 (5.9%) $492 (4.5%) $1,144 (10.4%) $8,329 (76.0%) $1,486 (13.6%) $9,815 (89.6%) $10,959
2021 $741 (6.6%) $392 (3.5%) $1,133 (10.1%) $8,692 (77.1%) $1,444 (12.8%) $10,136 (89.9%) $11,269
2022 $775 (6.1%) $1,306 (10.3%) $2,082 (16.5%) $9,223 (72.9%) $1,348 (10.7%) $10,571 (83.5%) $12,653
2023 $1,429 (11.1%) $1,035 (8.1%) $2,464 (19.2%) $8,628 (67.3%) $1,729 (13.5%) $10,356 (80.8%) $12,820

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colleton County High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 225 High schoolsRanks 190th of 237 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Colleton County High)31.642.6
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Colleton 01)42.544.4
 1.9%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Colleton County High)41.536.7
 4.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Colleton 01)41.536.7
 4.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Colleton County High)60.876.6
 15.8%
   End of Course English 1 (Colleton 01)66.576.6
 10.1%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students15071497
 0.7%
African American743698
 6.1%
American Indian914
 55.6%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic71116
 63.4%
Pacific Islander22
White640587
 8.3%
Two or More Races3873
 92.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colleton County High

Colleton County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bells Elementary
Elementary : Black Street Early Childhood Center
Elementary : Cottageville Elementary
Elementary : Forest Hills Elementary
Elementary : Hendersonville Elementary
Elementary : Northside Elementary
Middle : Colleton County Middle

Colleton County High ranks in the bottom 5.5% of South Carolina high schools.

Students at Colleton County High are 47% African American, 37% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,396 students attended Colleton County High.


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