Is Spring Hill High a good school?

Yes! Spring Hill High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11 th of 235 South Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Spring Hill High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,102 students attended Spring Hill High.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Hill High?

Students at Spring Hill High are 70% White, 16% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Spring Hill High

Summary:

Spring Hill High is a public high school located in Chapin, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,089 students. The school is part of the Lexington 05 school district, which is ranked 13 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Hill High consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Carolina, ranking 11th out of 235 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on end-of-course exams (EOCEPs) is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Lexington 05 district and the state of South Carolina across various subjects. Additionally, Spring Hill High excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 194 South Carolina high schools for African American students, 1st out of 145 schools for disabled students, and 11th out of 229 schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the student population at Spring Hill High is predominantly White (around 72% in recent years), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with significant representation of African American (around 16%), Hispanic (around 4%), and Asian (around 3%) students. The school also has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, with a spending of $12,516 per student in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a strong investment in the school's resources and educational programs. When compared to nearby high schools within the same district, such as Chapin High and Dutch Fork High, Spring Hill High outperforms its peers on various academic metrics, including end-of-course exam proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

11629 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036

(803) 476-8700

District: Lexington 05

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,516

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 1,102

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.1%

African American:

16.0%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Hill High ranks better than 95.3% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Lexington 05 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spring Hill 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 (70.1%), African American (16%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Hill High is 12.6. 2 high schools in the Lexington 05 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Spring Hill High employs 87.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Hill High is $12,516. 3 high schools in the Lexington 05 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Hill High:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Hill High 11^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Spring Hill High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Lexington 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 05 13^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Hill High

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Rank History for all students at Spring Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	88.86	10^th	232	95.7%
2016	91.03	7^th	231	97.0%
2017	86.28	5^th	223	97.8%
2018	83.52	7^th	216	96.8%
2019	78.64	15^th	225	93.3%
2021	79.61	23^rd	227	89.9%
2022	88.17	12^th	226	94.7%
2023	89.27	14^th	237	94.1%
2024	88.94	11^th	235	95.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	80.75	7^th	214	96.7%
2019	69.22	26^th	217	88.0%
2021	76.90	22^nd	213	89.7%
2022	90.59	8^th	220	96.4%
2023	90.89	10^th	226	95.6%
2024	90.36	11^th	229	95.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Spring Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	81.29	10^th	210	95.2%
2019	78.32	15^th	213	93.0%
2021	83.60	17^th	213	92.0%
2022	85.15	15^th	220	93.2%
2023	88.76	13^th	223	94.2%
2024	88.55	11^th	225	95.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Spring Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	98.68	1^st	137	99.3%
2019	98.22	1^st	143	99.3%
2023	92.36	7^th	141	95.0%
2024	96.44	1^st	145	99.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spring Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.76	40^th	156	74.4%
2024	70.89	31^st	157	80.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Spring Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	87.04	7^th	213	96.7%
2019	81.25	15^th	218	93.1%
2021	74.93	29^th	215	86.5%
2022	89.06	14^th	224	93.8%
2023	88.07	16^th	229	93.0%
2024	88.63	13^th	228	94.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Spring Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	91.67	5^th	183	97.3%
2019	83.69	11^th	184	94.0%
2021	92.95	3^rd	178	98.3%
2022	91.54	7^th	190	96.3%
2023	93.13	8^th	199	96.0%
2024	95.58	4^th	194	97.9%

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Rank History for White students at Spring Hill High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	82.08	9^th	185	95.1%
2019	77.34	18^th	191	90.6%
2021	70.25	43^rd	189	77.2%
2022	84.67	15^th	192	92.2%
2023	83.63	19^th	197	90.4%
2024	83.54	21^st	196	89.3%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Spring Hill High School is a fantastic school. The administration and teachers are excellent. My son graduated in 2018. It is not an open enrollment school. Students zoned for D5 can apply to be put in a lottery system in order to attend. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, October 28, 2017

Love this school! Great staff, great students, great academics! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Spring Hill High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	457	62	15	13	5	0	9	561
2015	655	83	17	19	4	2	17	797
2016	795	124	22	27	4	3	26	1001
2017	842	168	23	31	3	3	33	1103
2018	796	167	20	34	0	2	40	1059
2019	785	187	19	38	0	1	35	1065
2020	829	186	29	46	0	1	39	1130
2021	844	170	30	45	6	1	39	1135
2022	807	181	34	45	7	3	41	1118
2023	780	170	35	54	7	3	40	1089
2024	772	176	35	62	2	2	53	1102

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Spring Hill High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	561	43.5	12.8	15
2015	797	72.0	11.0	14.8
2016	1001	80.0	12.5	16.4
2017	1103	84.0	13.1	17.9
2018	1059	84.0	12.6	16.5
2019	1065	84.0	12.6	15.8
2020	1130	83.5	13.5	18.3
2021	1135	83.5	13.5	17
2022	1118	85.0	13.1	18.9
2023	1089	91.4	11.9	34.8
2024	1102	87.3	12.6	31.7

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 Spring Hill High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	561	43.5	12.8	15
2015	797	72.0	11.0	14.8
2016	1001	80.0	12.5	16.4
2017	1103	84.0	13.1	17.9
2018	1059	84.0	12.6	16.5
2019	1065	84.0	12.6	15.8
2020	1130	83.5	13.5	18.3
2021	1135	83.5	13.5	17
2022	1118	85.0	13.1	18.9
2023	1089	91.4	11.9	34.8
2024	1102	87.3	12.6	31.7

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 Spring Hill 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	$246 (2.3%)	$423 (3.9%)	$669 (6.2%)	$8,608 (79.9%)	$1,496 (13.9%)	$10,103 (93.8%)	$10,772
2020	$417 (3.7%)	$423 (3.8%)	$840 (7.5%)	$8,833 (79.3%)	$1,461 (13.1%)	$10,294 (92.5%)	$11,134
2021	$477 (4.3%)	$314 (2.8%)	$791 (7.1%)	$9,070 (81.7%)	$1,242 (11.2%)	$10,311 (92.9%)	$11,102
2022	$403 (3.5%)	$346 (3.0%)	$749 (6.6%)	$9,356 (82.1%)	$1,286 (11.3%)	$10,642 (93.4%)	$11,391
2023	$521 (4.2%)	$512 (4.1%)	$1,032 (8.2%)	$10,008 (80.0%)	$1,475 (11.8%)	$11,483 (91.7%)	$12,516

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Hill High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 15^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 14^th of 237 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Spring Hill High)	73.3	81.8	8.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Lexington 05)	79.7	81	1.3%
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 (Spring Hill High)	93	86.1	6.9%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Lexington 05)	81.3	72.2	9.1%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Spring Hill High)	89.9	97.9	8%
End of Course English 1 (Lexington 05)	85.6	92.3	6.7%
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	1065	1089	2.3%
African American	187	170	9.1%
American Indian	0	7
Asian	19	35	84.2%
Hispanic	38	54	42.1%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	785	780	0.6%
Two or More Races	35	40	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	34.8%	19%

Schools Near Spring Hill 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 8th 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
Spring Hill High	Public, Magnet	9-12	11629 Broad River Road	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 476-8700	1,102	87	12.6	31.7%	772 (70.1%)	176 (16.0%)	62 (5.6%)	35 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (4.8%)	88.9	11^th of 235 public high schools	95.3%		89.3	14^th of 237 public high schools	94.1%	3			83.6	89.6	83.7	98.6	$12,516	$521	$512	$1,032	$10,008	$1,475	$11,483
Center for Advanced Technical Studies	Public	9-12	916 Mount Vernon Church Road	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 476-8600	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chapin High	Public	9-12	300 Columbia Avenue	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	No	No	No	(803) 575-5400	1,630	108	15.0	100.0%	1,321 (81.0%)	98 (6.0%)	107 (6.6%)	35 (2.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (3.9%)	85.6	17^th of 235 public high schools	92.8%		88.8	15^th of 237 public high schools	93.7%	2			78.8	87.9	82.4	96.4	$12,608	$370	$401	$771	$10,217	$1,621	$11,838
Dutch Fork High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1400 Old Tamah Road	Irmo	29063	Richland County	Lexington 05	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 476-3300	1,705	118	14.4	50.9%	765 (44.9%)	645 (37.8%)	93 (5.5%)	77 (4.5%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.4%)	116 (6.8%)	74.8	37^th of 235 public high schools	84.3%		76	36^th of 237 public high schools	84.8%	1			71.3	74.9	71.7	94.3	$13,181	$528	$517	$1,045	$10,605	$1,531	$12,136
Odyssey Online Learning	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	510 Lexington Ave #102	Chapin	29036	Lexington County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(803) 735-9110	452	31	14.5	12.6%	298 (65.9%)	93 (20.6%)	35 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	6.2	228^th of 235 public high schools	3.0%		14.9	205^th of 237 public high schools	13.5%	23			19.3	42.4	28.6	66.0
Irmo High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6671 St. Andrews Road	Columbia	29212	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 476-5000	1,268	105	12.1	100.0%	293 (23.1%)	721 (56.9%)	102 (8.0%)	48 (3.8%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	91 (7.2%)	40.5	131^st of 235 public high schools	44.3%		29.4	160^th of 237 public high schools	32.5%	29			52.2	53.0	53.0	88.3	$14,454	$706	$769	$1,475	$11,009	$1,970	$12,979
Empowerment and Enrichment Academy	Public	5-12	5000 Broad River Road	Columbia	29212	Lexington County	Dept of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-9114	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	26.7	0.0	19.4
Sara Babb High	Public	9-12	4450 Broad River Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-2714	3	4	.7		0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Broad River High	Public	9-12	4460 Broad River Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	No	(803) 896-2714	16	3	5.3	81.3%	0 (0.0%)	14 (87.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kirkland High	Public	9-12	4344 Broad River	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	No	(803) 896-2708	32	1	35.0	90.6%	6 (18.8%)	26 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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