Latta High School

Latta High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
618 N Richardson St,  Latta, SC
Dillon School District Three
4.0
3.0
406 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
436:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
60.6%
Black
29.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#63 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Francis Marion University 122 Students
University of South Carolina 87 Students
College of Charleston 70 Students
Coastal Carolina University 69 Students
Clemson University 57 Students
Florence-Darlington Technical College 55 Students
Charleston Southern University 40 Students
Winthrop University 30 Students
Furman University 28 Students
Horry-Georgetown Technical College 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 52 Students
Biology 34 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Business 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 10 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 49 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/24/2025
Personally I have had a great experience at Latta. Most everyone is super sweet, teachers included, and I typically feel safe and confident.
4.0 Alum
1/2/2023
Overall it was a great school and experience. I was a football and baseball player while attending Latta High. The school has great teachers who are always waiting and willing to help any student in need.
5.0 Senior
8/2/2022
Latta High School is a school environment that makes you feel welcomed and safe as a student. The staff is incredibly helpful and always willing to better an individuals' education. I've attended Latta High School since kindergarten and now I'm a senior. I could not imagine growing up within another school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 student
4/8/2023
This school has been very discriminative regarding race, gender, and sexuality. Students hesitate to challenge themselves and take higher classes such as IB. The school does not offer higher classes to all students and reserves them for upperclassmen. The student body does not possess a good moral c...
5.0 other
7/27/2014
2007 Graduate I looooove my alma mater! All the schools in Latta got me to where I am today! I love the staff ( Rebecca Gaddy and Melissa Kirk Cook are awesome). Each if the schools in Latta bring rigor to the curriculum which well prepares the students to the next level. I would advise any parent o...

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Latta High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Latta, SC and is served by the Dillon School District Three in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 406 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Latta High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Latta Middle School, Latta Elementary School, South Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Latta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Latta High School.

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