Wilson High School

Wilson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1411 E Old Marion Hwy,  Florence, SC
Florence 1 Schools
3.7
3.5
1,316 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
89%

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
3.51
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
79.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
208:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Black
68.6%
White
15.7%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#30 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 520 Students
Francis Marion University 373 Students
College of Charleston 365 Students
Clemson University 339 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 307 Students
Coastal Carolina University 284 Students
Claflin University 269 Students
South Carolina State University 260 Students
Winthrop University 233 Students
Furman University 163 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 181 Students
Nursing 148 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Business 105 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 34 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 209 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/1/2025
Overall, I have enjoyed my high school experience at Wilson high school. Specifically, I have enjoyed being a part of the international baccalaureate program, which engages me in challenging classes each and every day. I believe I am very prepared to perform well in college and succeed in my career field of law.
4.0 Senior
3/5/2025
It is a wonderful school the teachers and the administrators are amazing. However, the resources and the sports do lack.
4.0 Parent
1/18/2025
My best experience with Wilson high school was our homecoming week, something I would love to see change is the way that approach students
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
4.0 student
10/23/2019
This website is highly inaccurate within the advanced course section. There are International Baccalaureate classes offered at Wilson, so most students don't take AP classes, other than as electives within IB. The IB students enjoy their courses and make excellent grades. The traditional school prog...
5.0 student
10/23/2019
This website is very inaccurate as it completely disregards the IB program. The school is very informing and it has taught me a lot. The quality of the school has went up drastically since the last reviews.
4.0 student
1/12/2014
As an IB student, I can say that this school is far batter than what many people around the Florence area make it seem to be. Once most IB parents see the area of town it is in, and the amount of black students there, stereostypes and assumptions are automatically applied. This school is not dangero...
1.0 parent
8/12/2012
We want this school to succeed. The teachers do their best with limited resources. We also look forward to what the new principal can do for Wilson. A missing component is parent involvement. I never could find out when the APT/PTA met. The whole school can get back to 'Great' with improved leadersh...

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Wilson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Florence, SC and is served by the Florence 1 Schools in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,316 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Wilson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williams Middle School, Jack J. Hanna Junior Academy, Florence Adventist School, and more. Learn more about what Florence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wilson High School.

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