Is Latta High a good school?

Latta High ranks 82 nd of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Latta High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended Latta High.

What is the racial makeup of Latta High?

Students at Latta High are 57% White, 32% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Latta High?

Latta High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Latta Elementary Middle : Latta Middle

Latta High

Summary:

Latta High is a public high school serving 414 students in grades 9-12 in Latta, South Carolina, which is part of the Florence 01 school district. This diverse school has consistently outperformed state and district averages in several key academic areas, making it a strong choice for families in the region.

Latta High stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (60.63%) and African American (29.71%) students compared to nearby schools like Wilson High and Lake View High. Academically, Latta High excels, with 92.3% of students proficient in English 2 and 71.73% proficient in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also ranks 16th out of 156 South Carolina high schools for its Gifted and Talented program, and 65th out of 229 for its support of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students.

While Latta High has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, it outperforms many nearby schools in the Dillon 04 and Marion 10 districts, such as Marion High and Mullins High. With a focus on supporting all students, Latta High's consistent academic performance and diverse student body make it an attractive option for families in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

618 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565

(843) 752-5751

District: Dillon 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,750

Feeder schools for Latta High:

Elementary:	Latta Elementary
Middle:	Latta Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.7%

African American:

32.0%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Latta High ranks better than 65.1% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Latta High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), African American (32%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Latta High is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare Latta High employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Latta High is $10,750.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Latta High:

SchoolDigger ranks Latta High 82^nd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Latta High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Dillon 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Dillon 03 23^rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Latta High

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Rank History for all students at Latta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	79.33	15^th	187	92.0%
2006	81.99	8^th	191	95.8%
2007	69.52	43^rd	191	77.5%
2008	81.90	20^th	185	89.2%
2009	88.93	8^th	188	95.7%
2010	73.88	45^th	199	77.4%
2011	60.40	79^th	199	60.3%
2012	43.36	129^th	202	36.1%
2013	59.09	87^th	203	57.1%
2014	61.24	84^th	210	60.0%
2015	35.47	143^rd	232	38.4%
2016	38.72	132^nd	231	42.9%
2017	29.33	148^th	223	33.6%
2018	42.24	99^th	216	54.2%
2019	44.77	94^th	225	58.2%
2021	48.98	104^th	227	54.2%
2022	58.43	73^rd	226	67.7%
2023	55.02	87^th	237	63.3%
2024	57.56	82^nd	235	65.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Latta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	38.69	128^th	214	40.2%
2019	45.58	88^th	217	59.4%
2021	41.71	118^th	213	44.6%
2022	55.59	75^th	220	65.9%
2023	52.17	91^st	226	59.7%
2024	62.11	65^th	229	71.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Latta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	39.41	117^th	210	44.3%
2019	47.12	98^th	213	54.0%
2021	56.23	79^th	213	62.9%
2022	64.52	59^th	220	73.2%
2023	68.24	57^th	223	74.4%
2024	57.44	83^rd	225	63.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Latta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.40	16^th	156	89.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Latta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	45.88	94^th	213	55.9%
2019	49.81	85^th	218	61.0%
2021	43.35	117^th	215	45.6%
2022	58.04	73^rd	224	67.4%
2023	42.21	116^th	229	49.3%
2024	59.96	71^st	228	68.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Latta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	52.67	73^rd	183	60.1%
2019	24.63	151^st	184	17.9%
2021	49.33	78^th	178	56.2%
2022	43.44	102^nd	190	46.3%
2023	42.21	105^th	199	47.2%
2024	58.92	66^th	194	66.0%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Latta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	30.21	126^th	185	31.9%
2019	47.73	81^st	191	57.6%
2021	35.61	124^th	189	34.4%
2022	50.89	83^rd	192	56.8%
2023	42.97	105^th	197	46.7%
2024	44.68	102^nd	196	48.0%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Latta High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	202	228	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1989	210	236	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1990	232	222	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1991	233	228	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	465
1992	218	227	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	448
1993	207	245	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1994	203	240	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	446
1995	209	217	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	427
1996	209	217	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	427
1997	203	203	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
1998	210	175	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
1999	195	166	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	365
2000	195	184	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	383
2001	211	191	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	406
2002	220	194	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	418
2003	220	194	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	418
2004	220	190	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	3	416
2005	221	168	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	3	395
2006	231	182	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	421
2007	233	197	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	439
2008	236	198	1	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	446
2009	235	204	1	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	453
2010	257	212	2	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	482
2011	242	192	2	5	4	0	3	0	448
2012	245	176	1	4	3	0	4	0	433
2013	234	167	1	8	2	0	4	0	416
2014	243	149	1	6	1	0	7	0	407
2015	281	147	2	5	2	1	11	0	449
2016	300	153	1	5	3	1	17	0	480
2017	308	135	2	5	4	1	27	0	482
2018	305	152	4	4	7	1	24	0	497
2019	293	144	4	5	7	0	21	0	474
2020	288	128	2	6	5	0	20	0	449
2021	290	131	2	9	4	0	19	0	455
2022	276	114	2	13	3	0	18	0	426
2023	251	123	2	16	2	0	20	0	414
2024	230	130	1	21	6	0	18	0	406

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Latta High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	430	22.2	19.3	n/a
1989	446	23.6	18.8	n/a
1990	454	26.0	17.4	n/a
1991	465	25.3	18.3	55.1
1992	448	26.6	16.8	62.1
1993	453	25.4	17.8	54.3
1994	446	26.4	16.9	38.3
1995	427	27.0	15.8	41.9
1996	427	27.0	15.8	41.9
1997	407	26.0	15.7	43.7
1998	388	27.0	14.4	37.9
1999	365	27.0	13.5	52.1
2000	383	27.2	14.1	46
2001	406	25.2	16.1	50
2002	418	28.3	14.8	54.7
2003	418	28.3	14.8	54.7
2004	416	29.7	14.0	60.3
2005	395	29.7	13.3	53.1
2006	421	26.7	15.8	57.2
2007	439	36.0	12.2	62
2008	446	28.9	15.4	56.5
2009	453	29.0	15.6	59.8
2010	482	28.0	17.2	63.3
2011	448	29.0	15.4	64.1
2012	433	29.0	14.9	62.1
2013	416	29.0	14.3	64.2
2014	407	29.0	14.0	63.4
2015	449	27.0	16.6	61
2016	480	30.0	16.0	60.4
2017	482	26.5	18.1	61.6
2018	497	28.5	17.4	60.2
2019	474	24.5	19.3	60.8
2020	449	25.0	17.9	54.8
2021	455	25.0	18.2	48.1
2022	426	26.2	16.2	54.9
2023	414	24.0	17.2	71
2024	406	24.0	16.9	73.4

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 Latta High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	430	22.2	19.3	n/a
1989	446	23.6	18.8	n/a
1990	454	26.0	17.4	n/a
1991	465	25.3	18.3	55.1
1992	448	26.6	16.8	62.1
1993	453	25.4	17.8	54.3
1994	446	26.4	16.9	38.3
1995	427	27.0	15.8	41.9
1996	427	27.0	15.8	41.9
1997	407	26.0	15.7	43.7
1998	388	27.0	14.4	37.9
1999	365	27.0	13.5	52.1
2000	383	27.2	14.1	46
2001	406	25.2	16.1	50
2002	418	28.3	14.8	54.7
2003	418	28.3	14.8	54.7
2004	416	29.7	14.0	60.3
2005	395	29.7	13.3	53.1
2006	421	26.7	15.8	57.2
2007	439	36.0	12.2	62
2008	446	28.9	15.4	56.5
2009	453	29.0	15.6	59.8
2010	482	28.0	17.2	63.3
2011	448	29.0	15.4	64.1
2012	433	29.0	14.9	62.1
2013	416	29.0	14.3	64.2
2014	407	29.0	14.0	63.4
2015	449	27.0	16.6	61
2016	480	30.0	16.0	60.4
2017	482	26.5	18.1	61.6
2018	497	28.5	17.4	60.2
2019	474	24.5	19.3	60.8
2020	449	25.0	17.9	54.8
2021	455	25.0	18.2	48.1
2022	426	26.2	16.2	54.9
2023	414	24.0	17.2	71
2024	406	24.0	16.9	73.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Latta High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$390 (4.6%)	$313 (3.7%)	$702 (8.3%)	$6,407 (75.3%)	$1,394 (16.4%)	$7,800 (91.7%)	$8,503
2020	$396 (4.7%)	$369 (4.4%)	$765 (9.2%)	$6,411 (76.8%)	$1,175 (14.1%)	$7,586 (90.8%)	$8,351
2021	$428 (4.8%)	$284 (3.2%)	$711 (8.0%)	$7,163 (81.0%)	$972 (11.0%)	$8,134 (92.0%)	$8,846
2022	$425 (4.6%)	$910 (9.8%)	$1,335 (14.4%)	$6,919 (74.7%)	$1,003 (10.8%)	$7,922 (85.6%)	$9,257
2023	$687 (6.4%)	$1,423 (13.2%)	$2,110 (19.6%)	$7,361 (68.5%)	$1,280 (11.9%)	$8,641 (80.4%)	$10,750

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Latta High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 87^th of 237 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Latta High)	52	59.5	7.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Dillon 03)	61	78.7	17.7%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Latta High)	64.7	48.6	16.1%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Dillon 03)	64.7	48.6	16.1%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Latta High)	77.2	87.8	10.6%
End of Course English 1 (Dillon 03)	83.8	87.8	4%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	474	414	12.7%
African American	144	123	14.6%
American Indian	7	2	71.4%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	5	16	220%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	293	251	14.3%
Two or More Races	21	20	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.8%	71%	10.3%

Schools Near Latta High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Latta High	Public	9-12	618 North Richardson Street	Latta	29565	Dillon County	Dillon 03	No	No	No	No	(843) 752-5751	406	24	16.9	73.4%	230 (56.7%)	130 (32.0%)	21 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	57.6	82^nd of 235 public high schools	65.1%		55	87^th of 237 public high schools	63.3%	5							71.7	62.3	54.0	92.3	$10,750	$687	$1,423	$2,110	$7,361	$1,280	$8,641
Dillon County Applied Technology Center	Public	9-12	1630 East Main Street	Dillon	29536	Dillon County	Dillon 80	No	No	No	No	(843) 774-5143	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dillon High	Public	9-12	1730 Highway 301 North	Dillon	29536	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 774-1230	824	48	17.1	100.0%	159 (19.3%)	549 (66.6%)	62 (7.5%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.6%)	13.7	210^th of 235 public high schools	10.6%		13.2	208^th of 237 public high schools	12.2%	2							58.1	40.1	23.5	76.8	$10,511	$1,112	$1,079	$2,191	$7,120	$1,201	$8,320
Academy for Careers and Technology	Public	9-12	2697 East Highway 76	Mullins	29574	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	No	(843) 423-1941	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mullins High	Public	9-12	747 Miller's Road	Mullins	29574	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 464-3710	568	30	18.9	100.0%	80 (14.1%)	430 (75.7%)	38 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	8.2	221^st of 235 public high schools	6.0%		11	213^th of 237 public high schools	10.1%	8							31.6	28.3	43.0	63.7	$14,855	$1,607	$1,407	$3,014	$9,267	$2,574	$11,841
Marion High	Public	9-12	1205 South Main Street	Marion	29571	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 423-2571	597	37	16.1	100.0%	82 (13.7%)	478 (80.1%)	17 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	5.5	230^th of 235 public high schools	2.1%		8.4	221^st of 237 public high schools	6.8%	9							39.5	22.8	35.3	65.4	$16,026	$1,496	$1,947	$3,442	$9,959	$2,624	$12,583
Lake View High	Public	6-12	401 East Third Avenue	Lake View	29563	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 759-3009	517	36	14.3	100.0%	262 (50.7%)	190 (36.8%)	24 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	14.9	205^th of 235 public high schools	12.8%		25.4	170^th of 237 public high schools	28.3%	35	55.3	56.6	28.6	32.8	32.0	5.7	42.5	39.2	38.5	78.5	$12,022	$1,095	$1,249	$2,344	$8,301	$1,378	$9,679
Wilson High	Public	9-12	1411 Old Marion Highway	Florence	29506	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8440	1,316	89	14.8	100.0%	199 (15.1%)	917 (69.7%)	50 (3.8%)	45 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	104 (7.9%)	44.9	121^st of 235 public high schools	48.5%		40.2	130^th of 237 public high schools	45.1%	9							60.9	51.7	55.9	88.7	$13,063	$735	$1,161	$1,896	$9,571	$1,596	$11,167

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