Summary:
The city of McBee, South Carolina is home to two schools: McBee High School and McBee Elementary School, both of which serve the Chesterfield 01 school district. While the schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years, they face significant challenges in terms of academic performance, equity, and resource allocation.
McBee High School has seen a drop in its statewide ranking, from 96th out of 237 South Carolina high schools in 2022-2023 to 190th out of 235 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 16-73.5% across various subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% and a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 85.4%. In contrast, McBee Elementary School has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 373rd out of 644 South Carolina elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 413th out of 640 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others are below.
Both McBee High School and McBee Elementary School serve a high-need population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the schools may require additional resources and support to address the challenges faced by these students. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools (22.5%) are a concern and may be contributing to the academic struggles. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be an important focus for improvement in the McBee school system.
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