Scott's Branch High

Summary:

Scott's Branch High is a public high school located in Summerton, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 205. The school is part of the Clarendon 06 school district, which is ranked 45 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scott's Branch High has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its district in various End-of-Course (EOC) assessments, with its statewide ranking dropping from 200 out of 237 high schools in 2022-2023 to 218 out of 235 high schools in 2023-2024. The school has struggled to support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students. Interestingly, the school has a very low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, at only 1.46% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than the nearby Sumter High School and Lake Marion High School, both of which have 100% free and reduced lunch recipients.

While Scott's Branch High is part of the Clarendon 06 district, the nearby schools in other districts, such as Sumter High School and Lake Marion High School, also struggle academically, with similar or lower statewide rankings. This suggests that the academic challenges faced by Scott's Branch High may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the region, rather than being solely a school-specific problem. To address these challenges, the school may benefit from a comprehensive review of its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems for students, particularly in targeting the disparities in academic achievement among specific student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148

(803) 574-2100

District: Clarendon 06

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.5%

Hispanic:

3.7%

White:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott's Branch High ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Clarendon 06 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.21. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Scott's Branch 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: African American (91.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), White (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott's Branch High is 12.1, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Clarendon 06 School District. (See more...)

Compare Scott's Branch High employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scott's Branch High:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott's Branch High 218^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Scott's Branch 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:

Clarendon 06:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarendon 06 45^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scott's Branch High

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Rank History for all students at Scott's Branch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.77	200^th	237	15.6%
2024	9.21	218^th	235	7.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott's Branch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.40	188^th	226	16.8%
2024	17.10	204^th	229	10.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Scott's Branch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.81	160^th	223	28.3%
2024	4.23	222^nd	225	1.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Scott's Branch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.41	228^th	229	0.4%
2024	13.81	206^th	228	9.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Scott's Branch High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.88	131^st	199	34.2%
2024	28.46	152^nd	194	21.6%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina State 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 Scott's Branch High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	7	190	0	4	1	3	205
2024	6	172	1	7	1	1	188

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 Scott's Branch High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	205	16.5	12.4	1.5
2024	188	15.4	12.1	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 Scott's Branch High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	205	16.5	12.4	1.5
2024	188	15.4	12.1	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.

Schools Near Scott's Branch High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	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
Scott's Branch High	Public	9-12	9253 Alex Harvin Highway	Summerton	29148	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 574-2100	188	15	12.1	100.0%	6 (3.2%)	172 (91.5%)	7 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	9.2	218^th of 235 public high schools	7.2%		15.8	200^th of 237 public high schools	15.6%	18	43.4	44.1	33.3	70.8
Manning High	Public	9-12	2155 Paxville Highway	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 435-4417	786	39	20.4	100.0%	195 (24.8%)	530 (67.4%)	36 (4.6%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	20.6	189^th of 235 public high schools	19.6%		13.4	206^th of 237 public high schools	13.1%	17	67.6	46.2	34.3	76.2
F. E. Dubose Career Center	Public	9-12	3351 Sumter Highway	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 473-2531	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Marion High School	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 854-9213	701	41	17.1	100.0%	65 (9.3%)	602 (85.9%)	17 (2.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	12.2	213^th of 235 public high schools	9.4%		7	227^th of 237 public high schools	4.2%	14	64.8	35.1	28.6	72.0	$15,472	$1,442	$884	$2,326	$11,297	$1,849	$13,145
Lake Marion Technology Center	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 854-9213	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakewood High	Public	9-12	350 Old Manning Road	Sumter	29150	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 506-2700	1,016	47	21.6	100.0%	318 (31.3%)	598 (58.9%)	53 (5.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	39 (3.8%)	7.6	225^th of 235 public high schools	4.3%		9.6	215^th of 237 public high schools	9.3%	10	36.2	40.3	35.2	66.8	$10,875	$721	$594	$1,315	$8,218	$1,342	$9,559
Sumter High School	Public	9-12	2580 McCrays Mill Road	Sumter	29154	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 481-4480	2,214	123	18.0	100.0%	582 (26.3%)	1,394 (63.0%)	139 (6.3%)	43 (1.9%)	6 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	44 (2.0%)	21.5	184^th of 235 public high schools	21.7%		13.3	207^th of 237 public high schools	12.7%	23	47.8	50.5	39.4	79.8	$10,307	$683	$694	$1,377	$7,786	$1,143	$8,930
Sumter Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2612 McCray's Mill Road	Sumter	29154	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 481-8575	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott's Branch High

How many students attend Scott's Branch High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Scott's Branch High.

Is Scott's Branch High a good school?

Scott's Branch High ranks in the bottom 7.2% of South Carolina high schools.

What district is Scott's Branch High in?

Clarendon 06

What is the racial makeup of Scott's Branch High?

Students at Scott's Branch High are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% White.

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