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Orangeburg Wilkinson High

601 Bruin Parkway, Orangeburg, SC 29118 · (803) 534-6180 · Orangeburg County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL992 STUDENTS
Enrollment
992
High
DISTRICT 487 · STATE 953
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
60 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 77%
Community
1
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
308
Grade 10
287
Grade 11
190
Grade 12
207
Student demographics
White
202%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
475%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 14%
Black
90391%
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 31%
Asian
71%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
131%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
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
48849%
Female
50451%

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About Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Orangeburg Wilkinson High, a moderately sized secondary school in Orangeburg, South Carolina, operated by Orangeburg, educates 992 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Across the 27 schools in Orangeburg (10,462 students total), Orangeburg Wilkinson High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Orangeburg Wilkinson High lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (91%). Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 2% White. By comparison, Orangeburg County as a whole is about 61% Black, so the school skews visibly more Black than its surroundings.

On the resource side, The school reports having 60 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.5:1. The state averages around 15.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Orangeburg County shows median household income runs about $45,675, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. Across Orangeburg County's 34 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,507 students), Orangeburg Wilkinson High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Orangeburg High School for Health Professions, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Orangeburg Wilkinson High operates from a small-town location.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Orangeburg County at a glance

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Population
83,253
Census ACS
Median income
$45,675
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
11,507 students

Quick facts

School name
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
District
Orangeburg
Address
601 Bruin Parkway, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Phone
(803) 534-6180
County
Orangeburg County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
992
Teachers (FTE)
60
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
450391000873
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Orangeburg Wilkinson High
How large is Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High enrolls approximately 992 students in grades 09-12.
Is Orangeburg Wilkinson High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Orangeburg Wilkinson High is approximately 16.5:1 (60 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
At Orangeburg Wilkinson High, the student body is approximately 2% White, 5% Hispanic, 91% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Orangeburg Wilkinson High in?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High is part of Orangeburg.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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