Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Washington Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Washington Center's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Washington Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1102 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
29%
31%
White
40%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Center's ranking?
Washington Center is ranked #1102 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Washington Center often compared to?
Washington Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pendergrass Fairwold School, Cedar Springs Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Center?
The graduation rate of Washington Center is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Washington Center?
119 students attend Washington Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Washington Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Center?
Washington Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Center offer ?
Washington Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Washington Center part of?
Washington Center is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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