Summary:
Zip code 29178 is home to just one high school, Whitmire Community School (High), a small rural institution in Whitmire, SC, serving grades 6 through 12 with a total enrollment of 264 students.
As the only high school in this zip code, Whitmire Community School (High) stands out for its exceptional student outcomes. The school boasts a 97% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, both dramatically better than the Newberry 01 district averages of 88.4% and 1.2%, respectively. Academically, the school excels in humanities, with English 1 proficiency at 79.5% (27.6 points above the district) and U.S. History proficiency at 66.7% (also above state averages). While 6th-grade math proficiency lags at 30%, students show remarkable growth, reaching 51.6% proficiency by 8th grade—a 21.6-point improvement that outpaces state trends. The school has also improved its state ranking from 77th to 71st over the past two years, earning a 4-star rating.
However, there are areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism sits at 30.7%, significantly higher than the district (18.5%) and state (22.3%), which is puzzling given the strong graduation metrics. The school benefits from substantial resources, including a low 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $19,989, which likely supports its strong performance. The combined middle/high school structure creates a continuous educational pathway, and the data suggests students who persist through the grades experience significant academic gains, particularly in mathematics. Overall, Whitmire Community School (High) is a standout performer within its district, offering strong humanities instruction, excellent graduation outcomes, and meaningful academic growth for its students.
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