Serving 1,813 students in grades 9-12, Nation Ford High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Nation Ford High School's student population of 1,813 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12
Total Classroom Teachers 122 teachers
Students by Grade
Nation Ford High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School State Level (SC) Overall Testing Rank #31 out of 1154 schoolsMath Test Scores (% Proficient)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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Two or more races
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Nation Ford High School is ranked #31 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Nation Ford High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nation Ford High School?The graduation rate of Nation Ford High School is 96%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Nation Ford High School? 1,813 students attend Nation Ford High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?57% of Nation Ford High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nation Ford High School?Nation Ford High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nation Ford High School offer ? Nation Ford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction). What school district is Nation Ford High School part of?Review Nation Ford High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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