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Woodmont High School

Public | 9-12 | 1659 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 1, 2013

I am currently a student and i love this place to death. I fit in perfectly and the fine arts department is absolutely amazing. I wouldn't leave for the world.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 23, 2012

this school would rather have an automated answering machine call the parents to inform them that their student did not go to class. the school administration would rather not deal with a one on one conversation with a parent to inform them of a students behavior because it is in fact the schools faculty that condones it!!!! these kids are allowed to leave the school grounds at any given time of the day.no questions asked. I feel as a parent that i need to monitor the parking lot after i drop my son off just to make sure he doesnt leave. i hold my child responsible for his actions but i feel as though the school takes no measures in the safety of the students when they can just walk out whenever they please!!!! it is their responsibility to make sure these kids are in class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2011

Woodmont! i love this school! It's a great school. I'm not saying it just because. it really is. Academics are actually pretty great! Especially if your an incoming freshman, since you have 4 year long classes, it's easier. BEST SCHOOL EVER! Were pretty big on school spirit. The buildings new, discipline is something to not complain about and teachers here are great. Although there is some not very nice teachers, but all schools have that so get over it. Raising money is pretty easy here. Lunch is great!! Smoothies, frappuchinos & a bunch of other stuff. Administrators are straight up about the rules so its a great way to discipline. OVER ALL GREAT SCHOOL! Don't talk bad about this school if you not attending! :) I think this schools actually very enjoyable. Plus most if not all materials are updated and the staff is wondeful! Library is HUGE!!!! Theres a never ending about of resources, books and computers! SO that really helps! IF I WAS A PARENT I WOULD SEND MY KID HERE. : ) hope this review helped!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 23, 2011

I am a new teacher this year at Woodmont and was very pleased to discover that this is a wonderful school! I have been in other schools in Greenville county, both as a teacher and a parent, and Woodmont rates right up with the best! The students are the same as anywhere else although maybe a little friendlier and nicer to the teachers. Academically the top classes are very rigourous and the CP classes are challenging as well. Unlike other schools the administration here seems to sincerely care about the students and take extra measures to work with those who are seriously in danger of failing or dropping out. This is NOT the old Woodmont but a much improved version. I love it here!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 12, 2011

This might be a great school if you look at the top 20% of the students, but the other 80% is the same old Woodmont, just in a pretty new building. We cannot get return calls from the principal to follow up after meeting on a particular issue that multiple parents have complained about (student teacher doesn't speak English). We are not happy with the school, the administration, and believe that there is too much freedom (parking lot) at this school. We also do not receive calls regarding absences, etc..... We received the first one this week; and updated our phone numbers with them several months ago.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2009

Let's be honest. You can't just give a school 5 stars because you want it to be the best. This is an average school with little school spirit. The pep rallys are pathetic, everytime a student is late to class, a parent is annoyed by a phone call, and the SGA runs everything, giving no individual student input. However, academic success is pretty high, not considering the CPS classes. So there's an honest review from a student.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 15, 2008

I am a former student of Woodmont High School. Many people have often looked down on our school. Despite the reasoning, I would not have went to any other high school. Woodmont's falculty and staff are the best around. They really care about the students; unlike most high schools. Activities are always happening at Woodmont. Activities are planned by staff and even students. There is plenty of student involvement at this school which I think plays an important role in promoting learning. The students at Woodmont seem to all get along better than most people in those age groups. Yes, there are cliques just as you would find at any other school. Despite this however, the students get along quite well. People of all backgrounds 'hang out' together. Woodmont is a very diverse school and because of this you would think there would be many problems. Woodmont makes its diversity work.


Posted September 3, 2005

I am a student at Woodmont High School. I think that all of the academics and sports teams are a good thing for us as students. This year they are not taking any slacking off or horseplay. I think that because of that the students are more aware of how important their education is. Also, the sports teams are a good thing because they tell you that you have to have good grades in all of your classes to stay on the team. So, if you are a student and you want to play bad enough, you will keep your grades up. Also, all of the clubs and teams keep us busy. Therefore, we won't have time to get into trouble and we will stay focused on our education and to better our reputation.
—Submitted by Anna Masters, a student


Posted August 16, 2005

I attended Woodmont. Although I loved everything that Woodmont had to offer, I would have to say that the faculty and staff is the best that this state has to offer.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 19, 2004

Woodmont is a great school. We may have our low points just like every other scholl but something good is happening to woodmont. I believe that woodmont will grow into a facinating learning environment. If you are interested in coming to woodmont plaese stop by; you want regret it!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 20, 2003

I unlike many other thing that Woodmont High School is a great school of learning. I attend Woodmont as well as my children.


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2012.

412 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

404 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students86%
Female93%
Male81%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled41%
Not disabled93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Math

All Students78%
Female85%
Male72%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled38%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

329 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

403 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
62%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

694 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
51%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

355 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students73%
Female80%
Male69%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled44%
Not disabled77%
English language learners56%
Proficient in English75%

Biology I

All Students80%
Female86%
Male77%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled38%
Not disabled83%
English language learners38%
Proficient in English83%

English I

All Students66%
Female69%
Male66%
African-American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White71%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals75%
Disabled27%
Not disabled73%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English69%

U.S. History and Government

All Students55%
Female57%
Male53%
African-American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White65%
Subsidized meals47%
Full-pay meals59%
Disabled15%
Not disabled58%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 53%
Black 31% 39%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2831 West Georgia Rd
Piedmont, SC 29673
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Phone: (864) 355-8600

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