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
20
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.64
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
26%
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
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
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

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
56.2%
Black
32.9%
Hispanic
4.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native American
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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 126 Students
University of South Carolina 93 Students
Coastal Carolina University 75 Students
College of Charleston 72 Students
Clemson University 60 Students
Florence-Darlington Technical College 56 Students
Charleston Southern University 41 Students
Winthrop University 32 Students
Horry-Georgetown Technical College 30 Students
Furman University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Biology 39 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Business 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 50 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/19/2025
Latta is overall an amazing school the school is strict which is good and bad in some ways but for me I understand that. I have been going to school in Latta since 3rd grade. I am so blessed to be able to graduate from Latta high school and prove to everyone I was capable of this accomplishment.
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 Senior
1/31/2025
Latta Highschool has always been apart of my life and I will always enjoy the memories that I had here.
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 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% 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 3.64, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 20. 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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