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Scott's Branch High

Public Grades 9-12

210^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 248 South Carolina High Schools

Better than 15% of South Carolina high schools

Summary

Scott's Branch High is a small, rural high school in Summerton, SC, serving 197 students in grades 9-12 within the Clarendon 06 district. The school stands out for its exceptional 98% graduation rate, which far exceeds the state average of 86.7% and outpaces every nearby school, including Manning High (92.8%) and Sumter High (86.7%). This means nearly every student who starts at Scott's Branch finishes with a diploma—a remarkable achievement that speaks to the school's commitment to student persistence.

What makes this school unique is its high level of investment in each student. Scott's Branch spends $23,899 per student—nearly double what Sumter High spends ($13,332)—and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. This creates a personalized, supportive environment where students receive significant individual attention. The school is also showing promising signs of improvement: its state ranking jumped from the 3rd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 15th percentile in 2025-2026, with Algebra 1 proficiency rising from 41.86% to 57.45%—actually outperforming Manning High (42.94%) and Lakewood High (37.93%) in that subject.

However, families should be aware of two significant challenges. First, chronic absenteeism affects 37% of students—well above the state average of 22.3%—which likely contributes to lower proficiency rates in English and U.S. History. Second, while the school excels at getting students to graduation, test scores remain below state averages, suggesting a focus on credit recovery and support rather than advanced academic rigor. For parents seeking a small, caring environment where their child is unlikely to fall through the cracks, Scott's Branch offers a compelling option—especially given its recent upward trajectory and strong graduation outcomes.

197

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,899

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148

(803) 574-2100

District: Clarendon 06

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.3%

White:

6.1%

Hispanic:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 16th percentile in 2023 → 15th in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the South Carolina average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Carolina average (50% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (37% vs 22% South Carolina)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg57%

South Carolina avg69%

210^th of 248

South Carolina public high schools ?

Bottom 15%▬ steady since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Clarendon 06

50^th of 75Clarendon 06 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	20.8	210 of 248	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	5.1	233 of 240	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.2	224 of 243	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.8	200 of 237	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	31.7	150 of 200	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	14.5	183 of 196	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	28.5	154 of 197	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.9	131 of 199	34.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	18.1	195 of 229	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	10.1	216 of 229	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	4.2	227 of 231	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	26.8	160 of 223	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	20.7	213 of 241	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	6.6	222 of 230	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	17.1	209 of 235	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.4	188 of 226	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	23.2	192 of 233	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	3.5	225 of 228	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.8	211 of 234	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	2.4	228 of 229	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)25th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)18th percentile~ school

Female (2026)15th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)12th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English 274%-10 vs state

Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 257%-7 vs state

Biology 1/Applied Biology 236%-25 vs state

U.S. History and the Constitution30%-32 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2026)	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (2026)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2026)	EOCEP English 2 (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 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
Scott's Branch High	Public	9-12	9253 Alex Harvin Highway	Summerton	29148	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 574-2100	197	16	12.1	100.0%	12 (6.1%)	174 (88.3%)	9 (4.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	20.8	210^th of 248 public high schools	15.3%		5.1	233^rd of 240 public high schools	2.9%	23	57.5	36.1	30.4	73.8	$23,899	$2,364	$1,330	$3,694	$17,102	$3,103	$20,206
Manning High	Public	9-12	2155 Paxville Highway	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 435-4417	741	38	19.6	100.0%	175 (23.6%)	497 (67.1%)	44 (5.9%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.6%)	15.8	224^th of 248 public high schools	9.7%		25.5	184^th of 240 public high schools	23.3%	40	42.9	32.3	40.1	73.3	$12,859	$1,730	$765	$2,495	$8,774	$1,591	$10,365
F. E. Dubose Career Center	Public	9-12	3351 Sumter Highway	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 473-2531	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Marion High School	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 854-9213	692	41	17.0	100.0%	55 (7.9%)	591 (85.4%)	25 (3.6%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	8.1	235^th of 248 public high schools	5.2%		11.4	220^th of 240 public high schools	8.3%	15	13.0	35.0	30.1	69.0	$19,192	$1,837	$1,747	$3,584	$13,475	$2,133	$15,608
Lake Marion Technology Center	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 854-9213	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakewood High	Public	9-12	350 Old Manning Road	Sumter	29150	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 506-2700	1,013	58	17.4	100.0%	302 (29.8%)	596 (58.8%)	62 (6.1%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	41 (4.0%)	30.6	177^th of 248 public high schools	28.6%		22.8	189^th of 240 public high schools	21.3%	12	37.9	53.9	55.2	70.4	$13,280	$942	$1,175	$2,117	$9,334	$1,828	$11,162
Sumter High School	Public	9-12	2580 McCrays Mill Road	Sumter	29154	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 481-4480	2,122	125	17.0	100.0%	544 (25.6%)	1,326 (62.5%)	156 (7.4%)	40 (1.9%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	46 (2.2%)	27	188^th of 248 public high schools	24.2%		24.2	185^th of 240 public high schools	22.9%	3	39.5	42.5	57.2	73.5	$13,332	$930	$1,022	$1,952	$9,716	$1,664	$11,380
Sumter Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2612 McCray's Mill Road	Sumter	29154	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 481-8575	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott's Branch High

How many students attend Scott's Branch High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 197 students attended Scott's Branch High.

What is the racial makeup of Scott's Branch High?

Students at Scott's Branch High are 88% African American, 6% White, 5% Hispanic.

Is Scott's Branch High a good school?

Scott's Branch High ranks in the bottom 15.3% of South Carolina high schools.

What district is Scott's Branch High in?

Clarendon 06

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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