Denmark Olar High

Summary:

Denmark Olar High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Denmark, South Carolina, with a total enrollment of 183 students, of which 96.72% are African American and 3.28% are White. The school is part of the Bamberg 03 school district, which is ranked 58 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Denmark Olar High's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOC) exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Bamberg 03 district and the state of South Carolina averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 43.48% in English 1, 40% in U.S. History, and 72.72% in English 2, compared to the Bamberg 03 district's 52.81%, 40.75%, and 79.73%, respectively. Additionally, Denmark Olar High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools, with a ranking of 183 out of 235 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Denmark Olar High to nearby schools, such as Bamberg-Ehrhardt High, Williston-Elko High, Barnwell High, Edisto High, and Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High, it becomes evident that Denmark Olar High is performing significantly worse academically. The nearby schools, while still facing challenges, generally have higher proficiency rates, better school rankings, and more diverse student populations. Additionally, Denmark Olar High has an extremely high percentage of students (98.36%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

197 Viking Circle
Denmark, SC 29042

(803) 793-3307

District: Bamberg 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.7%

White:

2.7%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Denmark Olar High ranks worse than 77.9% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Denmark Olar 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 (96.7%), White (2.7%), Hispanic (0.5%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denmark Olar High is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Denmark Olar High employs 20 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denmark Olar High:

SchoolDigger ranks Denmark Olar High 183^rd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Denmark Olar 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:

Bamberg 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Bamberg 03 58^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denmark Olar High

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Rank History for all students at Denmark Olar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.51	230^th	237	3.0%
2024	21.68	183^rd	235	22.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denmark Olar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.52	220^th	226	2.7%
2024	32.97	161^st	229	29.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Denmark Olar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.25	216^th	223	3.1%
2024	26.68	166^th	225	26.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Denmark Olar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.18	224^th	229	2.2%
2024	28.60	164^th	228	28.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Denmark Olar High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.84	186^th	199	6.5%
2024	47.23	96^th	194	50.5%

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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 Denmark Olar High

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2022	0	0	0	0
2023	6	177	0	183
2024	5	177	1	183

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 Denmark Olar 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	183	17.5	10.4	98.4
2024	183	20.0	9.1	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 Denmark Olar 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	183	17.5	10.4	98.4
2024	183	20.0	9.1	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 Denmark Olar 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
Denmark Olar High	Public	9-12	197 Viking Circle	Denmark	29042	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 793-3307	183	20	9.1	100.0%	5 (2.7%)	177 (96.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.7	183^rd of 235 public high schools	22.1%		5.5	230^th of 237 public high schools	3.0%	47							70.9	43.5	40.0	72.7
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High	Public	9-12	267 Red Raider Drive	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3030	354	29	12.2	100.0%	136 (38.4%)	199 (56.2%)	12 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36.8	142^nd of 235 public high schools	39.6%		41.2	127^th of 237 public high schools	46.4%	15							72.7	57.3	41.2	82.6
Cope Area Career Center	Public	9-12	6052 Slab Landing Road	Cope	29038	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 80	No	No	No	No	(803) 534-7661	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Blackville-Hilda High	Public	9-12	76 Atkins Circle	Blackville	29817	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 284-5700	154	15	10.2	100.0%	18 (11.7%)	121 (78.6%)	10 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	31	161^st of 235 public high schools	31.5%		41.8	125^th of 237 public high schools	47.3%	36							53.9	58.5	61.1	70.0
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High	Public	6-12	7066 Norway Road	Neeses	29107	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 263-4832	230	21	10.9	100.0%	39 (17.0%)	180 (78.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	13.2	212^th of 235 public high schools	9.8%		12.4	211^th of 237 public high schools	11.0%	1	41.5	18.5	31.8	17.0	3.7	22.7	36.4	26.5	8.7	83.3	$18,644	$2,041	$1,055	$3,096	$13,913	$1,635	$15,548
Barnwell County Career Center	Public	9-12	5214 Reynolds Road	Blackville	29817	Barnwell County	Barnwell 80	No	No	No	No	(803) 259-5512	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Edisto High	Public	9-12	500 R.M. Foster Drive	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 536-1553	661	48	13.7	100.0%	266 (40.2%)	333 (50.4%)	43 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	14.3	207^th of 235 public high schools	11.9%		37.4	139^th of 237 public high schools	41.4%	68							45.8	39.8	45.3	73.7	$12,600	$1,056	$588	$1,644	$9,367	$1,589	$10,956
Barnwell High	Public	9-12	474 Jackson Street	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell 45	No	No	No	No	(803) 541-1390	562	40	14.2	100.0%	227 (40.4%)	279 (49.6%)	28 (5.0%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (3.0%)	31.2	159^th of 235 public high schools	32.3%		33.2	150^th of 237 public high schools	36.7%	9							40.3	56.6	47.7	82.8	$14,532	$662	$1,773	$2,435	$10,294	$1,804	$12,098
Williston-Elko High	Public	9-12	12233 Main Street	Williston	29853	Barnwell County	Barnwell 48	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 266-3110	198	16	12.3	61.6%	63 (31.8%)	125 (63.1%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	21.1	185^th of 235 public high schools	21.3%		12.4	212^th of 237 public high schools	10.5%	27							27.9	57.8	33.9	75.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Denmark Olar High

What is the racial makeup of Denmark Olar High?

Students at Denmark Olar High are 97% African American, 3% White.

How many students attend Denmark Olar High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 183 students attended Denmark Olar High.

Is Denmark Olar High a good school?

Denmark Olar High ranks in the bottom 22.1% of South Carolina high schools.

What district is Denmark Olar High in?

Bamberg 03

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