This indicator displays the SC READY and SC-Alt Science test results for elementary and middle school students and the End-of-Course and SC-Alt Biology and U.S. History test results for high school students.
NOTE: Additional Achievement results disaggregated across subgroups can be found in the Download Data section of this website as well as on the State Assessment Results pages.
This indicator displays the SC READY Science test results for elementary and middle school students and the End-of-Course Biology and U.S. History test results for high school students.
By Domains: (The cut score for "Overall" was used across all domains in order to provide comparative information. Does not necessarily reflect domain level readiness.)
Social Foundation
67.9%
51%
Language and Literacy
45.7%
33.9%
Mathematics
44.8%
34.3%
Physical Well-Being
74.9%
56.2%
First and Second Grade Students on Track for Success in ELA and Math
Our District
Statewide
%
N
%
N
Second grade students who are on track for success in English Language Arts at the third grade.
73.9%
1252
55.5%
55267
Second grade students who are on track for success in Mathematics at the third grade.
73.5%
1252
53.9%
55267
First grade students who are on track for success in English Language Arts at the second grade
73.3%
1171
57.8%
54729
First grade students who are on track for success in Mathematics at the second grade
83.3%
1171
57.4%
54729
Preparing for Success
Details Student Performance across District and State
The goal is that students who are learning the English language will become proficient in English within at least five years of their initial enrollment in public schools.
Percent of students demonstrating success in High School.
ALL STUDENTS
District
94.1% (5449 / 5792)
94.1%
State
85.3% (214447 / 251417)
85.3%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
95.5%
94.8%
94.1%
State
84%
85.9%
85.3%
Percentage of First-Year Students On-Track to Graduate (1YOTG)
District
94.5% (1419 / 1501)
94.5%
State
86.7% (53142 / 61316)
86.7%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
95.3%
94.2%
94.5%
State
83%
86.6%
86.7%
Percentage of Second-Year Students On-Track to Graduate (2YOTG)
District
93.1% (1416 / 1521)
93.1%
State
83.2% (52486 / 63097)
83.2%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
N/A
93.5%
93.1%
State
N/A
83.3%
83.2%
Percentage of Third-Year Students On-Track to Graduate (3YOTG)
District
92.1% (1287 / 1398)
92.1%
State
82.2% (52399 / 63770)
82.2%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
N/A
91.7%
92.1%
State
N/A
78.8%
82.2%
Five-Year Student Success Rate (5YSSR)
District
96.7% (1327 / 1372)
96.7%
State
89.2% (56420 / 63234)
89.2%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
95.9%
97%
96.7%
State
85%
87.9%
89.2%
S
Homeless
73.3
S
Foster
60.3
S
Military Connected
91.4
S
Migrant
66
S
Female
90.4
S
Male
84.6
S
NonEconomically Disadvantaged
94.5
S
Economically Disadvantaged
82.7
S
Not Disabled
91.1
S
Disabled
71.5
S
English Learner
79.4
S
Caucasian
89.8
S
Hispanic
85.1
S
American Indian
84.4
S
Asian Pacific Islander
94.3
S
African American
85
S
ALL STUDENTS
87.5
D
Homeless
58.3
D
Foster
0
D
Military Connected
100
D
Migrant
0
D
Female
96.6
D
Male
94.9
D
NonEconomically Disadvantaged
98.8
D
Economically Disadvantaged
87
D
Not Disabled
98
D
Disabled
75.6
D
English Learner
86.8
D
Caucasian
97.4
D
Hispanic
91
D
American Indian
91.7
D
Asian Pacific Islander
97.4
D
African American
91.9
D
ALL STUDENTS
95.7
College and Career Readiness
Students in the graduation cohort who are college OR career ready
District
91.7% (1245 / 1357)
91.7%
State
78.9% (49634 / 62909)
78.9%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
87.2%
89.9%
91.7%
State
71.5%
75.1%
78.9%
Students in the graduation cohort who are college AND career ready
District
64.7% (878 / 1357)
64.7%
State
31.9% (20082 / 62909)
31.9%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
58.5%
65.3%
64.7%
State
30.6%
31.2%
31.9%
Students in the graduation cohort who are college ready
District
66% (895 / 1357)
66%
State
33.5% (21083 / 62909)
33.5%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
61%
66.7%
66%
State
32.5%
33%
33.5%
Students in the graduation cohort who are career ready
District
90.5% (1228 / 1357)
90.5%
State
77.3% (48633 / 62909)
77.3%
3-Year Trend
2024
2025
2026
District
84.7%
88.6%
90.5%
State
69.6%
73.3%
77.3%
Note: In 2020, the cohort of students measured for CCR changed from just graduates to all students in the four-year on-time graduation cohort (graduates and non graduates).
Additional Information
Our District
Change from Last Year
College Enrollment: Percentage of graduates from the prior year’s graduating cohort who were enrolled in an in-state or out-of-state two- or four-year college in the Fall immediately following their graduation year.
77.5
Up from 75.7
Number of students in the graduation cohort who have completed FAFSA forms
995
Up from 653
Percent of students in the graduation cohort completing college applications
84.2
Up from 77.8
Percent of students in the graduation cohort eligible for LIFE scholarship
45.5
Down from 60.9
Percent of students in the graduation cohort eligible for Palmetto Fellows scholarship
12.2
Down from 13.1
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Number
Students enrolled in CTE courses
5072
CTE completers
733
Total students earning national or state credential
1758
Industry Credentials earned by Career Cluster (A student may have earned multiple credentials)
Advanced Manufacturing
0
Agriculture
37
Arts, Entertainment, & Design
0
Construction
0
Digital Technology
26
Education
0
Energy & Natural Resources
0
Financial Services
55
Healthcare & Human Servies
561
Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
0
Management & Entrepreneurship
0
Marketing & Sales
1
Public Service & Safety
1
Supply Chain & Transportation
0
Universal
1645
College and Career Readiness Details
College Ready
Students in the graduation cohort who are college ready
66% (895 / 1357)
66%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or higher
16.1% (218 / 1357)
16.1%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved an SAT score of 1040 or higher
53.8% (730 / 1357)
53.8%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned an Advanced Placement (AP) score of three or higher
46.6% (632 / 1357)
46.6%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of four or higher
0% (0 / 1357)
0%
Students in the graduation cohort who completed six hours of dual credit course work with a grade of C or higher
49.6% (673 / 1357)
49.6%
Students in the graduation cohort who scored a C or higher in any Advanced Level (A) Cambridge International Exam
0% (0 / 1357)
0%
Career Ready
Students in the graduation cohort who are career ready
90.5% (1228 / 1357)
90.5%
Students in the graduation cohort who have completed Career and Technical Education (CTE) with certification
24.2% (329 / 1357)
24.2%
Students in the graduation cohort who completed a state-approved work-based learning experience
2.3% (31 / 1357)
2.3%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved 3 or above (or Silver or higher pre-2022-23) on the career readiness assessment
80.8% (1096 / 1357)
80.8%
Students in the graduation cohort who took the ASVAB and scored 31 or higher
26.2% (356 / 1357)
26.2%
Students in the graduation cohort with a disability who successfully completed the South Carolina High School Employability Credential
0.5% (7 / 1357)
0.5%
The ACT
Average ACT Score Achieved by Students : English, Math, Reading, Science, Composite of all four tests
No Data Available
Average ACT Score Achieved by Students : Writing
No Data Available
Career Readiness Assessment
The South Carolina Career Ready Test* is a career readiness assessment administered to all eleventh-grade students to measure the most common skills that employers define as foundational for career readiness.
Percent of students earning an Employability Credential by scoring an Achievement Level of 2 through 5 on the employability skills assessments (Math/Reading/Data)
Students who achieved Level 2
Students who achieved Level 3
Students who achieved Level 4
Students who achieved Level 5
Our District
10.8
15.9
60.2
3.7
Students who achieved Level 2
Students who achieved Level 3
Students who achieved Level 4
Students who achieved Level 5
Statewide
20
16.7
34.3
1.5
Percent and Number of Students Taking Career Readiness Test and Earning an Employability Credential
Total number of students who tested on all three subtests
Students who did NOT earn a credential
Students who DID earn a credential
Students who achieved Level 2
Students who achieved Level 3
Students who achieved Level 4
Students who achieved Level 5
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
%
N
Our District
1430
9.4%
134
90.6%
1296
10.8%
155
15.9%
227
60.2%
861
3.7%
53
Statewide
63233
27.5%
17400
72.5%
45833
20.0%
12617
16.7%
10568
34.3%
21718
1.5%
930
Level score requirements for each Credential level
Credential Level
Credential levels correspond to the skill requirements of profiled job zones in the O*NET job career pathways
Achievement Level 5
Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 5 career pathways. Includes 100% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 4
Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 4 career pathways. Includes 83% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 3
Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 3 career pathways. Includes 59% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 2
Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 2 career pathways. Includes 35% of O*NET Job Zones.
*The four domains of the Career Readiness Test are: Math, Reading, Data, and Soft Skills.
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate ®(IB)
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are rigorous programs dedicated to educational excellence. AP and IB courses provide a challenging educational program that prepares students for selective universities and colleges. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5; IB exams are scored on a scale of 1-7.
Percent of Exams with Passing Scores (AP: 3 OR higher/IB: 4 or higher)
92.5%
Data N/A
Number of Students Taking Exam
2153
Data N/A
Number of Exams Administered
2992
Data N/A
Dual Enrollment
This measure provides the percentage of students (11th and 12th grade students) enrolled in dual credit / dual enrollment classes during the school year who obtain a grade that provides college credit (grade of C or better).
Number of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses
801
Percent of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses
30.4%
Percent of 11th/12th grade students who completed six hours of dual enrollment course work with a grade of C or higher
28.7%
The SAT
The SAT is a standardized test often used in the college admissions process. Its' aim is to assess the student's readiness for college. The current test consists of two 800 point sections testing Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Mathematics. The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. Most students take the test, which is offered several times per year, during their junior or senior year of high school. The district and state averages are included for comparison. State averages for SAT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state.
Percent of Students Tested
Average Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score
Average Math Score
Average Composite Score
Our District
95.3
550
534
1084
Statewide
52.2
519
493
1013
The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. For each of the two sections of the test, the highest score is 800.
Note: The new SAT data (as of 2017) cannot be compared to that of previous years because the redesigned SAT is a different assessment using a different scale.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is designed to measure what students across the nation know and can do in 10 subjects areas, including mathematics, reading,
science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography and U.S. History. The main NAEP tests selected samples of the students population in grades 4, 8 and 12. Long-term trend assessments are given to
samples of students ages 9, 13 and 17.
NAEP data for 2026 is not yet available.
Due to a shift in how the assessment was administered, results are being reviewed through a national study. Because of this, scores will be released later than usual in winter 2027. Data will be added to the report card once it becomes available.
By 2030, at least 75% of students at or
above grade level
State Goals
Federal law requires that each state report card include long-term goals and measurements
of interim progress for all students and defined subgroups of students. This section reports the long-term goals
and performance of all students statewide. The goals below are from our state's
2019 ESSA plan approved by the United States Department of Education. Information on subgroup performance may be found
in the "Download Data" section on the main page.
Baseline
Targets
Current Year
2019 ESSA Plan Goals
2017
2020
2026
2035
2026
Percent scoring level 2 or above - English/ELA - All Students
74.2%
79.5%
82.1%
90.0%
82.5%
Percent scoring level 2 or above - Math - All Students
75.8%
79.5%
82.1%
90.0%
75.3%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - English/ELA - All Students
43.2%
47.7%
56.6%
70.0%
64.1%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - Math - All Students
46.0%
50.0%
58.0%
70.0%
54.8%
Percent of Students Graduating On-Time* (All Students)
82.6%
83.8%
86.3%
90.0%
87.3%
Percent of EL Students meeting 70% proficiency target
31.0%
37.4%
50.2%
70.0%
37.8%
*On-time graduation means graduation within four years of the initial enrollment in High School.
2019 ESSA Plan Goals
Defined As:
90% of Students at Level 2 or higher on following state assessments
70% of Students at Level 3 or higher on following state assessments
Level
Elementary/Middle Schools English language arts (ELA) and Math Based on SC READY Results
High School End-of-Course Assessment in English language arts (English 1) and Math (Algbra 1)
SC ALT*
1
Does Not Meet Expectations
F
Emerging
2
Approaches Expectations
D
Foundational
3
Meets Expectations
C
Increasing
4
Exceeds Expectations
B
Applied
5
A
*SC ALT - is an alternate assessment that is developed to meet the needs of students with significant disabilities who cannot particiapte in the regular assessment even with appropriate accommodations.
Student Engagement
Additional Information
Our District
Change from Last Year
Percent of Students (7th and 8th grade) enrolled in high school credit courses
25.5
Down from 26.1
Percent of students served by gifted and talented program
43.9
Up from 42.4
Percent of students retained
0.1
Down from 0.2
Principal's/Superintendent's/Director's years at school/district
Percent of K-3 teachers who are certified in Read to Succeed reading certification
N/AV
N/A
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees
69.1
Down from 70.8
Teacher attendance rate
93.6
Up from 92.2
Average teacher salary
N/AV
N/A
Percent of teachers on continuing contract
100.0
Up from 99.8
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - current year
90.5
No change
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - three year average
90.2
Up from 89.6
Percent of teacher vacancies for more than 9 weeks
0.2
Down from 0.3
Prime instructional time
86.2
Up from 83.9
Student-teacher ratio in core subjects
21.6 to 1
Up from 19.7 to 1
Percent of inexperienced principals in low poverty schools
22
N/A
Number of inexperienced principals in low poverty schools
5
N/A
Percent of inexperienced principals in high poverty schools
0
N/A
Number of inexperienced principals in high poverty schools
0
N/A
Percent of inexperienced other school leaders in low poverty schools
24
N/A
Number of inexperienced other school leaders in low poverty schools
15
N/A
Percent of inexperienced other school leaders in high poverty schools
0
N/A
Number of inexperienced other school leaders in high poverty schools
0
N/A
Percent of inexperienced principals
21.7
Down from 22.7
Number of inexperienced principals
5.0
Down from 22.7
Percent of inexperienced other school leaders
23.8
Down from 28.8
Number of inexperienced other school leaders
15.0
Down from 17
Percent of inexperienced teachers teaching in low poverty schools
14.5
Down from 16.7
Number of inexperienced teachers teaching in low poverty schools
187
Up from 24
Percent of out-of-field teachers teaching in low poverty schools
3.9
Down from 5.6
Number of out-of-field teachers teaching in low poverty schools
50
Up from 8
Percent of inexperienced teachers teaching in high poverty schools
N/A
N/A
Number of inexperienced teachers teaching in high poverty schools
N/A
N/A
Percent of out-of-field teachers teaching in high poverty schools
N/A
N/A
Number of out-of-field teachers teaching in high poverty schools
N/A
N/A
Percent of inexperienced teachers
14.5
Down from 15.3
Number of inexperienced teachers
185
Down from 193
Percent of out-of-field teachers
3.9
Down from 4.4
Number of out-of-field teachers
50
Down from 56
Inexperienced Teacher- a teacher with less than 4 years of experience. Inexperienced School Leader- a School Administrator that has not completed their formal evaluation process (Tier 1) Out of Field Teacher- a teacher teaching a course or courses outside their field of certification when a certification is required for that course.
ESSA regulations require states to post on their report cards information about teachers with emergency or provisional credentials. South Carolina does not award emergency or provisional credentials, thus that metric is not listed.
Note:
The method for calculating prime instructional time was adjusted for 2025 school report cards. Comparing 2025 prime instructional time to prior years is not appropriate.