Edisto High

Summary:

Edisto High is a public high school located in Cordova, South Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 677. The school is part of the Orangeburg School District, which is ranked 65 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edisto High has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 38.85% White, 51.4% African American, and 6.06% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, only 45.76% of Edisto High students were proficient or better, compared to 51.93% in the Orangeburg district and 72.5% statewide. Edisto High's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools, with a ranking of 207 out of 235 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edisto High's performance on academic measures varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 209 out of 225 South Carolina high schools for female students and 192 out of 228 for male students. The school's ranking for African American students (180 out of 194) and White students (168 out of 196) also indicates achievement gaps between these groups. Additionally, Edisto High has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent school years. When compared to other high schools in the Orangeburg district and the neighboring Bamberg 03 district, such as Bamberg-Ehrhardt High and Branchville High, Edisto High generally performs worse on academic measures.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 R.M. Foster Drive
Cordova, SC 29039

(803) 536-1553

District: Orangeburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,600

Feeder schools for Edisto High:

Elementary:	Edisto Elementary
	Edisto Primary
Middle:	Carver Edisto Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 677

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.4%

White:

38.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edisto High ranks worse than 88.1% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.4%), White (38.8%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edisto High is 15.9. 6 high schools in the Orangeburg School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Edisto High employs 42.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edisto High is $12,600. 5 high schools in the Orangeburg School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edisto High:

SchoolDigger ranks Edisto High 207^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Edisto High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 65^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edisto High

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Rank History for all students at Edisto High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	10.12	209^th	227	7.9%
2022	23.18	171^st	226	24.3%
2023	37.38	139^th	237	41.4%
2024	14.30	207^th	235	11.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edisto High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	13.33	197^th	213	7.5%
2022	28.33	161^st	220	26.8%
2023	48.51	103^rd	226	54.4%
2024	19.92	197^th	229	14.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Edisto High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	6.71	204^th	213	4.2%
2022	16.06	191^st	220	13.2%
2023	31.77	150^th	223	32.7%
2024	12.01	209^th	225	7.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Edisto High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	13.94	190^th	215	11.6%
2022	32.36	144^th	224	35.7%
2023	40.94	121^st	229	47.2%
2024	18.92	192^nd	228	15.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Edisto High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	22.05	153^rd	178	14.0%
2022	31.60	131^st	190	31.1%
2023	42.50	103^rd	199	48.2%
2024	15.61	180^th	194	7.2%

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Rank History for White students at Edisto High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	19.07	163^rd	192	15.1%
2023	34.43	129^th	197	34.5%
2024	20.65	168^th	196	14.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edisto High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	274	271	0	42	3	23	613
2021	271	299	1	43	3	22	639
2022	282	317	0	43	4	24	670
2023	263	348	2	41	3	20	677

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edisto High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	613	42.0	14.5	100
2021	639	41.6	15.3	100
2022	670	41.9	15.9	100
2023	677	42.4	15.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edisto High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	613	42.0	14.5	100
2021	639	41.6	15.3	100
2022	670	41.9	15.9	100
2023	677	42.4	15.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edisto High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$546 (4.8%)	$541 (4.7%)	$1,087 (9.5%)	$8,803 (76.8%)	$1,570 (13.7%)	$10,373 (90.5%)	$11,460
2021	$171 (1.3%)	$241 (1.8%)	$412 (3.1%)	$11,242 (85.1%)	$1,549 (11.7%)	$12,791 (96.9%)	$13,203
2022	$918 (6.2%)	$1,001 (6.8%)	$1,919 (13.0%)	$11,264 (76.5%)	$1,548 (10.5%)	$12,811 (87.0%)	$14,731
2023	$1,056 (8.4%)	$588 (4.7%)	$1,644 (13.0%)	$9,367 (74.3%)	$1,589 (12.6%)	$10,956 (87.0%)	$12,600

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Edisto High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Edisto High	Public	9-12	500 R.M. Foster Drive	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 536-1553	677	42	15.9	100.0%	263 (38.8%)	348 (51.4%)	41 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	14.3	207^th of 235 public high schools	11.9%		37.4	139^th of 237 public high schools	41.4%	68							45.8	39.8	45.3	73.7	$12,600	$1,056	$588	$1,644	$9,367	$1,589	$10,956
Cope Area Career Center	Public	9-12	6052 Slab Landing Road	Cope	29038	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 80	No	No	No	No	(803) 534-7661	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Orangeburg Wilkinson High	Public	9-12	601 Bruin Parkway	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 534-6180	1,073	60	18.0	100.0%	18 (1.7%)	986 (91.9%)	47 (4.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.4%)	13.9	209^th of 235 public high schools	11.1%		5.8	229^th of 237 public high schools	3.4%	20							32.3	29.1	32.8	82.1	$12,895	$1,282	$678	$1,960	$9,511	$1,425	$10,935
The Orangeburg Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	3720 Magnolia Street	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 81	No	No	No	No	(803) 536-4473	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
OCSD High School for Health Professions	Public, Charter	9-12	130 Howard Hill Drive	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 535-1693	404	28	14.4	0.7%	4 (1.0%)	377 (93.3%)	12 (3.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48.7	105^th of 235 public high schools	55.3%		56.2	85^th of 237 public high schools	64.1%	20							65.3	71.3	30.6	93.4
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High	Public	9-12	267 Red Raider Drive	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3030	357	27	13.2	34.7%	137 (38.4%)	200 (56.0%)	12 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	36.8	142^nd of 235 public high schools	39.6%		41.2	127^th of 237 public high schools	46.4%	15							72.7	57.3	41.2	82.6
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High	Public	6-12	4857 Charleston Highway	Rowesville	29133	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 516-6011	374	25	14.8	100.0%	23 (6.1%)	296 (79.1%)	49 (13.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	6.6	227^th of 235 public high schools	3.4%		23.7	175^th of 237 public high schools	26.2%	52	22.4	22.4	21.8	4.0	6.0	7.3	54.2	34.4	23.4	63.6	$12,752	$1,406	$875	$2,281	$9,218	$1,253	$10,471
Denmark Olar High	Public	9-12	197 Viking Circle	Denmark	29042	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 793-3307	183	18	10.4	98.4%	6 (3.3%)	177 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.7	183^rd of 235 public high schools	22.1%		5.5	230^th of 237 public high schools	3.0%	47							70.9	43.5	40.0	72.7
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High	Public	6-12	7066 Norway Road	Neeses	29107	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 263-4832	210	20	10.4	100.0%	40 (19.0%)	157 (74.8%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	13.2	212^th of 235 public high schools	9.8%		12.4	211^th of 237 public high schools	11.0%	1	41.5	18.5	31.8	17.0	3.7	22.7	36.4	26.5	8.7	83.3	$18,644	$2,041	$1,055	$3,096	$13,913	$1,635	$15,548
North Middle/High	Public	6-12	692 Cromer Avenue	North	29112	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 247-2541	257	23	11.1	100.0%	87 (33.9%)	149 (58.0%)	9 (3.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	40.1	132^nd of 235 public high schools	43.8%		24.6	172^nd of 237 public high schools	27.4%	40	36.8	46.9	25.9	10.8	21.2	16.1	69.7	52.3	37.8	91.7	$14,885	$1,259	$554	$1,814	$11,502	$1,570	$13,072

Frequently Asked Questions about Edisto High

How many students attend Edisto High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 677 students attended Edisto High.

What district is Edisto High in?

Orangeburg

Is Edisto High a good school?

Edisto High ranks in the bottom 11.9% of South Carolina high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Edisto High?

Students at Edisto High are 51% African American, 39% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Edisto High?

Edisto High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edisto Elementary
Elementary : Edisto Primary
Middle : Carver Edisto Middle

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