McCormick High

McCormick 01
6981 SC Highway 28 South
McCormick, SC 29835
188 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
188
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    148 (78.7 %)
  • White
    32 (17.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: McCormick 01
Phone: (864)443-0040
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 71
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio