Andrew Jackson High

Andrew Jackson High is a public high school in Kershaw, South Carolina, serving 594 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lancaster 01 school district, which is ranked 25th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Andrew Jackson High has shown a mixed performance in standardized test scores, with strengths in some subject areas like English 2 but struggles in others like Algebra 1 and U.S. History. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as male students, disabled students, and gifted and talented students, who rank significantly higher than their peers in the state. However, the school's performance for African American students and low socioeconomic status students is relatively weaker, ranking lower than the state and district averages. The school has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.3% to 85.4%, which is comparable to the district and state averages, and a relatively low dropout rate between 2.1% and 3.2%.

When compared to nearby schools, Buford High outperforms Andrew Jackson High in overall school ranking and student performance, particularly in subject areas like Algebra 1 and English 1. However, Andrew Jackson High generally performs better than Lancaster High and outperforms the more distant Central High and Great Falls High in most academic metrics. The higher spending per student at Andrew Jackson High compared to the district average suggests the school may have access to more resources, which could be leveraged to improve student outcomes.