D. W. Daniel High School vs. Walhalla High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
D. W. Daniel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Walhalla 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 1,222 students in grades 9-12, D. W. Daniel High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12, Walhalla High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
1,222 students
1,118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#38 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
316
363
Grade 10 Students
320
254
Grade 11 Students
272
222
Grade 12 Students
314
279
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
19%
% Black
10%
1%
% White
74%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%