Colleton County High

Colleton 01
150 Cougar Nation Drive
Walterboro, SC 29488
1,497 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Colleton County High School, located in Walterboro, South Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Colleton County School District. Situated on Cougar Nation Drive, the school functions as a hub for the community's youth, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As the district’s sole high school, it serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered around the "Cougar" mascot and school spirit, which plays a central role in the campus culture and local athletic community.

Beyond its core academic programs, Colleton County High School emphasizes extracurricular engagement, including sports, arts, and various student organizations that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. The school is committed to improving student outcomes through various district initiatives, focusing on academic rigor, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and building strong relationships between faculty, students, and the broader Walterboro community.
1,497
Total Students
64.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    698 (46.6 %)
  • White
    587 (39.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    116 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    73 (4.9 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
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: Colleton 01
Phone: (843)782-0031
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.2
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 9 410
Grade 10 566
Grade 11 280
Grade 12 241
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center
Colleton 01
1069 Thunderbolt Road
Walterboro, SC 29488 (1.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th