WHITMIRE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (HIGH)
Whitmire Community School (High) is a public high school that is part of the Newberry 01 school district, located in Whitmire, SC with about 311 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, Whitmire Community School (High) has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Whitmire Community School, located in the rural town of Whitmire, South Carolina, is a unique K-12 institution that serves as the educational anchor for its local community. Operating under the School District of Newberry County, the school is structured to provide continuity for students from their early academic years through high school graduation. By housing all grade levels under one roof, the school fosters a close-knit, family-like environment where students, teachers, and staff often build long-term relationships that span across many years.
At the high school level, Whitmire Community School emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its smaller student body to provide individualized attention and support. Despite its size, the school maintains a strong commitment to academic progress, extracurricular activities, and community pride, often serving as the focal point for town events and athletics. The school’s mission centers on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education, while ensuring they remain deeply connected to the identity and heritage of the Whitmire community.
For more information, contact Whitmire Community School (High) at (803) 694-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-3400
WHITMIRE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (HIGH) is a public school in Whitmire, SC with about 311 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newberry 01
- Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 311 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITMIRE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (HIGH) is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.3%
- Black or African American
- 19.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.