Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ware Shoals Primary ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ware Shoals Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ware Shoals Primary's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Ware Shoals Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ware Shoals Primary is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
14%
31%
White
72%
46%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ware Shoals Primary's ranking?
Ware Shoals Primary is ranked #732 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ware Shoals Primary?
385 students attend Ware Shoals Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ware Shoals Primary students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ware Shoals Primary?
Ware Shoals Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ware Shoals Primary offer ?
Ware Shoals Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ware Shoals Primary part of?
Ware Shoals Primary is part of Greenwood 51 School District.
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