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Edisto High School vs. Branchville High School

Should you attend Edisto High School or Branchville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Edisto High School
500 R.m. Foster Drive
Cordova, SC 29039
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Branchville High School
1349 Dorange Road
Branchville, SC 29432
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Edisto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 661 students in grades 9-12, Edisto High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 330 students in grades 6-12, Branchville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
661 students
330 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edisto High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Branchville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edisto High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Branchville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edisto High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Branchville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edisto High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orangeburg School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Branchville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orangeburg School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#240 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
#456 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edisto High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Branchville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in SC)
40-44%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edisto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orangeburg School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Branchville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orangeburg School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
≥90%
(Top 30% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Edisto High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Orangeburg School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Branchville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Orangeburg School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edisto High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Branchville High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
54
Grade 8 Students
-
49
Grade 9 Students
242
43
Grade 10 Students
152
44
Grade 11 Students
148
50
Grade 12 Students
119
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Branchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orangeburg School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edisto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orangeburg School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Black
50%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edisto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orangeburg School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Branchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orangeburg School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edisto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orangeburg School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Branchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orangeburg School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edisto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orangeburg School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Branchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orangeburg School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edisto High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orangeburg School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Branchville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orangeburg School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edisto High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orangeburg School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Branchville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orangeburg School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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