Serving 278 students in grades 6-12, Next High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Next High School's student population of 278 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Next High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Next High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
4%
31%
White
84%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Next High School's ranking?
Next High School is ranked #562 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Next High School often compared to?
Next High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities, Greenville Senior High Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Next High School?
The graduation rate of Next High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Next High School?
278 students attend Next High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Next High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Next High School?
Next High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Next High School offer ?
Next High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Next High School part of?
Next High School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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