Wade Hampton High

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Wade Hampton High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Pine Knoll Dr,  Greenville, SC
Greenville County School District
3.9
4.1
1,826 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
51.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
238:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
52.7%
Hispanic
22.2%
Black
17.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best HS for the Arts in South Carolina
#15 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 520 Students
University of South Carolina 504 Students
College of Charleston 386 Students
Furman University 282 Students
Greenville Technical College 204 Students
Winthrop University 195 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 182 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 179 Students
Wofford College 162 Students
Coastal Carolina University 156 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 150 Students
Psychology 138 Students
Biology 119 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Marketing 63 Students
Music Performance 54 Students
Political Science and Government 53 Students
Engineering 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Mechanical Engineering 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 303 Reviews
4.0 Parent
11/10/2025
Overall experience has been good. There are some excellent teachers whom we will always remember. They are very willing to help the students improve their academics. We wish that the school had their own swimming pool and that more focus could be placed on this sport.
5.0 Senior
4/22/2025
It has been a great experience. Our principal, Carlos Grant, has been a fabulous leader in keeping our school looking great and a constant learning environment for those there. The school offers a great deal of support in helping you achieve your goals, whether that be college or otherwise. I would recommend it highly. I can't say enough good about the experience I have had these four years.
4.0 Sophomore
9/6/2024
I've had a great experience. The staff is kind and understanding. I enjoy this school and the legacy it brings. My whole family has attended this school and does not have a bad thing to say about it.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 15 Reviews
3.0 other
3/27/2026
im going to use this as a way to update my reviews on this school
1.0 student
1/14/2026
got written up for having my name spelled wrong in a blooket
1.0 student
12/15/2025
This school is always very dirty and I always feel unsafe not just because of the people, I also feel unsafe because one of the pipes busted and it blocked out a hallway. and on top of all that, they care way to much about dress code, way more than they care about a students mental health. Lastly, t...
5.0 parent
8/5/2017
From the top down, Wade Hampton is a great school. School spirit, an education that prepares students for their future, and a dynamic class body prove to be the perfect environment to have the "classic high school experience." Thank you for working so hard for our kids.

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Wade Hampton High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Greenville, SC and is served by the Greenville County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,826 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Wade Hampton High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $375,496. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hidden Treasure Christian School, Bob Jones Academy, Hampton Park Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Greenville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wade Hampton High.

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