Colleton County High

Colleton County High is a public high school located in Walterboro, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,396 students. The school is part of the Colleton 01 school district, which is ranked 72 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colleton County High has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Colleton County High over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 162 to 228 out of 235-237 schools. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, with a brief stint at 0 stars in recent years. Its academic performance, graduation and dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and subgroup performance are all significantly lower than the state averages. While the school spends more per student than the state average, its performance remains well below state benchmarks, suggesting that resources may not be effectively utilized.

The lack of nearby, comparable schools, such as Woodland High in the Dorchester 04 district, makes it difficult to identify potential factors contributing to Colleton County High's persistent underperformance. The school's consistent struggles over the past decade suggest that a comprehensive, long-term approach is needed to address the systemic challenges and improve educational outcomes for all students.