Timberland High

Located at 1418 Gravel Hill Road, in St. Stephen, South Carolina, Timberland High is a close-knit high school that serves 718 students (grades 9 through 12), overseen by Berkeley 01. By comparison, South Carolina's public schools average about 953 students each, so Timberland High sits 25% leaner than that benchmark.

Across the 47 schools in Berkeley 01 (39,543 students total), Timberland High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Timberland High shows that the largest single group is White at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 42% Black, 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 62% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.5:1, putting Timberland High higher than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Berkeley County) records that median household income runs about $84,358, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Timberland High is one of 49 public schools in Berkeley County (combined enrollment of about 40,966 students).

Nearest neighbor: Macedonia Middle, around 4.7 miles off. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Timberland High has climbed 9%, going from 660 students in 2018 to 718 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share ticked down from 55% to 42%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.2:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.