High Schools in Williamsburg 01

The Williamsburg 01 district in South Carolina is home to two high schools: Kingstree High and Hemingway High. Both schools have strong graduation rates and low dropout rates, outperforming the state average in several key academic areas.

Kingstree High ranks in the top half of South Carolina high schools and has a 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% and a dropout rate of just 2.3%. The school outperforms the state average in End-of-Course (EOC) exam proficiency for Algebra 1/Mathematics, English 1, and English 2. Meanwhile, Hemingway High ranks in the top third of the state and shares Kingstree's strong graduation and dropout metrics. Hemingway also outperforms the state average in EOC proficiency for English 1 and English 2, and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.5 compared to 15.4 at Kingstree.

Both schools face challenges, however, as they underperform the state average in EOC proficiency for U.S. History and the Constitution. Additionally, 100% of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating they serve predominantly low-income communities. While Hemingway High spends more per student than Kingstree High, the similar graduation and dropout rates suggest that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school culture, play a significant role in student outcomes.