C
Below Average
51/100

Saluda High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 160 Ivory Key Road, Saluda, SC 29138
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 57% · Math 37% proficient · 25th percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
C+
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
694
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%25/100reading 26th percentile, math 25th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+8 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (−2 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%45%reading -12 pts, math -18 pts21st percentile (list)
Black50%35%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%35%reading -8 pts, math -20 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income57%37%reading -3 pts, math -9 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 160 Ivory Key Road
City Saluda
ZIP Code 29138
District 4503460
NCES School ID 450346000982
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29138

Understanding the community around Saluda High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,607
Per Capita Income $24,228
Poverty Rate 24.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%
High School or Higher 78.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $85,900
Median Rent $688
Owner-Occupied 72.0%
Renter-Occupied 28.0%
View full data for ZIP 29138 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Saluda High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 44.2%
White 30.8%
Black 21.6%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 694
Teachers (FTE) 48.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Saluda High?
Saluda High has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Saluda High?
Saluda High has 694 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Saluda High serve?
Saluda High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Saluda High receive per student?
Saluda High receives $12,371 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Saluda High in 29138 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,876
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+8.3%
% Renters
28.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026