Travelers Rest High School vs. Wade Hampton High School
Should you attend Travelers Rest High School or Wade Hampton 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Travelers Rest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Wade Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,277 students in grades 9-12, Travelers Rest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12, Wade Hampton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,277 students
1,790 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
97 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#29 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
74%
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
381
506
Grade 10 Students
325
457
Grade 11 Students
286
467
Grade 12 Students
285
360
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
14%
17%
% White
71%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%