Burke High School vs. Wando High School
Should you attend Burke High School or Wando 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
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Wando High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades 9-12, Burke High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 2,588 students in grades 9-12, Wando High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
342 students
2,588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
145 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#7 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
96%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
80%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
116
684
Grade 10 Students
87
640
Grade 11 Students
73
597
Grade 12 Students
66
667
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
94%
10%
% White
1%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%