BRANCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Branchville High is a public high school with about 349 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Branchville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Branchville High School, located on Dorange Road in Branchville, South Carolina, serves as a central educational pillar for its rural community. As part of the Orangeburg County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the region. It maintains a close-knit environment where educators aim to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, entering the workforce, or pursuing vocational training.
The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both traditional academics and extracurricular engagement. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various school-sponsored activities, Branchville High strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the skills necessary to contribute positively to their community. Its presence in the town of Branchville reflects a long-standing dedication to local student achievement and the educational advancement of Orangeburg County.
For more information, contact Branchville High at (803) 274-8875 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Branchville, SC 29432
(803) 274-8875
BRANCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Branchville, SC with about 349 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 349
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 349 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRANCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.8%
- Black or African American
- 26.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- 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.