D.W. Daniel High School

D.W. Daniel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
140 Blue and Gold Blvd,  Central, SC
School District of Pickens County
4.2
4.2
1,216 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
68.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
381:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
75.4%
Black
9.3%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best HS For Athletes in South Carolina
#26 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clemson University 409 Students
College of Charleston 182 Students
University of South Carolina 172 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 114 Students
Furman University 100 Students
Tri-County Technical College 99 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 93 Students
Coastal Carolina University 83 Students
Winthrop University 70 Students
University of Georgia 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 89 Students
Nursing 79 Students
Biology 67 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 28 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Engineering 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 169 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/27/2024
I feel very lucky to have gone to such a wonderful Highschool. My experience at Daniel has been nothing short of wonderful. I always felt supported by teachers and staff while also maintaining strong relationships with other students.
4.0 Senior
12/28/2023
Daniel is a great school. Finding classes that challenge you, teachers that encourage you, and extracurriculars that you love makes the school a great place to be. I would love to see more connection within the school walls. More opportunities to connect with each other and with the school as a whole. I would love to see more school-wide activities that don't alienate anyone, but allows all to have fun together.
4.0 Sophomore
12/13/2023
The only thing that i don't like about daniel is funding for music and drama. It seems as thought the admin only funds sports and not even all of them just football and basketball. I can't remember the last time someone cleaned the arts hall of the building. Or even the bathrooms on that hall. Also cheer is very low funded and all of the equipment is coming out of our own pockets.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
11/4/2021
Too much fighting and bullying at this school. Kids feeling unsafe.
5.0 parent
6/20/2015
My daughter currently goes to Daniel and we think it is a fantastic school. Her grades are great and she loves going to school. If any child loves to go to school the people working there must be doing something good! :-) I was worried about her going to high school, being teased, etc. but that neve...
5.0 other
9/7/2013
Academically and athleticly, our school is the best. Especially having a brand new school to be the best in:)
5.0 student
1/14/2008

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D.W. Daniel High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Central, SC, in the Central neighborhood, and is served by the School District of Pickens County in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,216 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. D.W. Daniel High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $325,134. Discover additional schools in the area, like Almentia Academy, R.C. Edwards Middle School, Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, and more. Learn more about what Central has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near D.W. Daniel High School.

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