Serving 694 students in grades 9-12, Saluda 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saluda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Saluda High School's student population of 694 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Saluda 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 Saluda High School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
44%
14%
Black
22%
31%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saluda High School's ranking?
Saluda High School is ranked #549 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saluda High School?
The graduation rate of Saluda High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Saluda High School?
694 students attend Saluda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Saluda High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saluda High School?
Saluda High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saluda High School offer ?
Saluda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saluda High School part of?
Saluda High School is part of Saluda 01 School District.
School Reviews
Review Saluda High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
