Pelion High School

Pelion High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 Lydia Dr,  Pelion, SC
Lexington County School District One
4.0
3.8
713 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
37.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
352:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
72.4%
Hispanic
17.3%
Two or more races
5%
Black
4.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 140 Students
Midlands Technical College 92 Students
Clemson University 87 Students
College of Charleston 82 Students
Lander University 82 Students
University of South Carolina Aiken 72 Students
Charleston Southern University 52 Students
Winthrop University 50 Students
Newberry College 48 Students
Coastal Carolina University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Biology 29 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Business 17 Students
Education 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Veterinary Sciences 12 Students
Music Teacher Education 12 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 74 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/9/2024
I have enjoyed my time here at pelion high school. I love all of my teachers and the administration. My coaches have been a huge part of my life and have been overall amazing coaches to me and my teammates.
4.0 Senior
5/8/2024
It's been great, I've gained a lot of knowledge and Pelion has helped me become the person I am today.
5.0 Senior
2/7/2024
Everything is pretty good at school it's just us the students need to become better people and stop picking fights with almost everyone.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/5/2022
The teachers at this school are amazing educators! My child has always been supported by teachers, counselors and administrators!
5.0 student
8/4/2010
I love it here its awesome.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You don't have to worry about getting lost its shape like an X. You don't have alot of fights. Were a small school in a small community its great.
4.0 parent
8/13/2009
1.0 parent
5/8/2008

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Pelion High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pelion, SC, in the Pelion neighborhood, and is served by the Lexington County School District One in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 713 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Pelion High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $230,429. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pelion Middle School, Pelion Elementary School, Forts Pond Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Pelion has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pelion High School.

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