North Central High School

North Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3000 Lockhart Rd,  Kershaw, SC
Kershaw County School District
3.8
1.0
598 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
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
3.54
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
510
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
19
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
42.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
63.8%
Black
19.8%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#48 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.
University of South Carolina 95 Students
Clemson University 76 Students
College of Charleston 67 Students
Coastal Carolina University 66 Students
Francis Marion University 61 Students
Winthrop University 59 Students
Central Carolina Technical College 47 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 45 Students
Coker University 43 Students
Charleston Southern University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 54 Students
Biology 22 Students
Business 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Early Childhood Education 14 Students
Education 8 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 66 Reviews
3.0 Junior
5/12/2025
i have a small friend group but its kinda like every high school, there's a lot of bullying here. and we have officers here all the time the dogs
5.0 Senior
3/11/2025
The atmosphere at North Central High School is amazing. The community and culture that surround the school is unbelievable. After the tornado, seeing how the community rallied around us and gave us a swift transition to a temporary campus shows how incredible this school is.
5.0 Senior
11/19/2024
North Central High school is very welcoming. Anyone and everyone will always feel like they're apart of a community and team. As a four year North Central student, i am proud to say i am apart of the Knights family
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
9/11/2023
Before I start this, just know we where military and have been in multiple schools over the last 19years.My kids have all fell behind at this school. The school picks which kids get in trouble, for the same kinds of offense. My one child has been bullied many times with nothing happening. While anot...

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North Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kershaw, SC and is served by the Kershaw County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 598 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. North Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Central Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Kershaw has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Central High School.

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