MCCORMICK HIGH SCHOOL

McCormick High is a Title I public high school that is part of the McCormick 01 school district, located in McCormick, SC with about 207 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, McCormick High has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

McCormick High School, located at 6981 SC Highway 28 South in McCormick, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the McCormick County School District. As a public high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum along with various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth. The school is situated in a rural setting, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is committed to the educational success of its diverse student body by utilizing state-aligned curricula and offering various support services to meet individual learning needs. By maintaining a focus on core subjects, career readiness, and character development, McCormick High School strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills required to succeed in a modern, global society. Through its presence in the McCormick community, the school plays a vital role in local development and the ongoing pursuit of academic excellence for the youth of the region.

For more information, contact McCormick High at (864) 443-0040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6981 SC Highway 28 South
McCormick, SC 29835
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MCCORMICK HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in McCormick, SC with about 207 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
McCormick 01
Total Students:
207
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 207 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MCCORMICK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
75.8%
White
21.7%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.