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Branchville High School vs. Bethune-bowman Middle/high

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School Overview

School
Branchville High School
1349 Dorange Road
Branchville, SC 29432
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Bethune-bowman Middle/high
4857 Charleston Highway
Rowesville, SC 29133
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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).
Serving 367 students in grades 6-12, Bethune-bowman Middle/high ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
330 students
367 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bethune-bowman Middle/high over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Branchville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bethune-bowman Middle/high.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
25 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bethune-bowman Middle/high over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bethune-bowman Middle/high 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

#456 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
#995 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bethune-bowman Middle/high, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in SC)
19%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethune-bowman Middle/high 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.
60-64%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in SC)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bethune-bowman Middle/high 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 Branchville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bethune-bowman Middle/high by grade.
Grade 6 Students
48
49
Grade 7 Students
54
48
Grade 8 Students
49
52
Grade 9 Students
43
66
Grade 10 Students
44
59
Grade 11 Students
50
51
Grade 12 Students
42
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bethune-bowman Middle/high, 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
n/a
14%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bethune-bowman Middle/high, 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.
% Black
24%
79%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bethune-bowman Middle/high, 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
72%
5%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bethune-bowman Middle/high, 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%
1%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bethune-bowman Middle/high, 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.
0.43
0.36
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bethune-bowman Middle/high, 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 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bethune-bowman Middle/high, 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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