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Mid-carolina High School vs. Whitmire Community School (High)

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School Overview

School
Mid-carolina High School
377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Whitmire Community School (High)
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 692 students in grades 9-12, Mid-carolina High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 268 students in grades 6-12, Whitmire Community School (High) 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 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
692 students
268 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mid-carolina 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 Whitmire Community School (High) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mid-carolina High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitmire Community School (High).
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mid-carolina 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 Whitmire Community School (High) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mid-carolina High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newberry 01 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 Whitmire Community School (High) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newberry 01 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

#59 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
#444 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mid-carolina 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 Whitmire Community School (High), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)
45-49%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mid-carolina High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newberry 01 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 Whitmire Community School (High) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newberry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mid-carolina High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newberry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitmire Community School (High) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newberry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mid-carolina High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newberry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitmire Community School (High) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newberry 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 50% in SC)
≥90%
(Top 30% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mid-carolina High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newberry 01 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 Whitmire Community School (High) with the average graduation rate observed in the Newberry 01 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 Mid-carolina High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whitmire Community School (High) by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Grade 7 Students
-
40
Grade 8 Students
-
43
Grade 9 Students
196
39
Grade 10 Students
168
40
Grade 11 Students
158
30
Grade 12 Students
170
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mid-carolina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newberry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitmire Community School (High), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newberry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mid-carolina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newberry 01 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 Hispanic at Whitmire Community School (High), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newberry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mid-carolina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newberry 01 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 Whitmire Community School (High), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newberry 01 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
65%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mid-carolina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newberry 01 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 Whitmire Community School (High), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newberry 01 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
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mid-carolina High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newberry 01 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 Whitmire Community School (High), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newberry 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mid-carolina High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newberry 01 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 Whitmire Community School (High), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newberry 01 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
45%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mid-carolina High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newberry 01 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 Whitmire Community School (High), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newberry 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mid-carolina High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newberry 01 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 reduced-price lunch at Whitmire Community School (High), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newberry 01 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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