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McCormick High

6981 SC Highway 28 South, McCormick, SC 29835 · (864) 443-0040 · McCormick County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL192 STUDENTS
Enrollment
192
High
DISTRICT 174 · STATE 953
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
55
Grade 10
44
Grade 11
56
Grade 12
37
Student demographics
White
3317%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 46%
Black
15279%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 31%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
53%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9851%
Female
9449%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
192
-15 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 9.4:1
% White
17%
was 22%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
79%
was 76%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About McCormick High

McCormick High operates as a minimally staffed secondary school in McCormick, South Carolina, one of the schools within McCormick 01. Current enrollment sits at 192 students spanning grades 9 through 12. By comparison, South Carolina's public schools average about 953 students each, so McCormick High sits 80% below that benchmark.

Across the 3 schools in McCormick 01 (523 students total), McCormick High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, McCormick High lists that 79% of the student body identifies as Black. Beyond that, the school lists 17% White, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 40% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.1:1. The state averages around 15.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, McCormick County reports that median household income runs about $55,798, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across McCormick County's 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 604 students), McCormick High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is McCormick Elementary, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Over the past 7-year window. McCormick High's enrollment has shrank 7% since 2018, when it stood at 207 (now 192). The White share of enrollment fell from 22% to 17% over that span.

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McCormick County at a glance

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Population
9,760
Census ACS
Median income
$55,798
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
604 students

Quick facts

School name
McCormick High
District
McCormick 01
Address
6981 SC Highway 28 South, McCormick, SC 29835
Phone
(864) 443-0040
County
McCormick County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
192
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
450300000804
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About McCormick High
How large is McCormick High?
McCormick High enrolls approximately 192 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does McCormick High serve?
McCormick High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at McCormick High?
Approximately 10.1:1 students per teacher at McCormick High.
How diverse is McCormick High?
McCormick High reports a student body of 17% White, 79% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is McCormick High in?
McCormick High is part of McCormick 01.
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