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Strom Thurmond High School

Johnston, SC


Strom Thurmond High School
1131 Columbia Road
Johnston, SC  29832
Phone: 803-275-1768
Edgefield County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 3 out of 10 stars
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Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 748
Type: Regular School
Strom Thurmond High School

Strom Thurmond High School



State Ranking

#126
Statewide High School Ranking: Strom Thurmond High School is ranked #126 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (30th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Strom Thurmond High School is a 3-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Edgefield County, SC. Strom Thurmond High School has an enrollment of approximately 748 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 14.9 27th 17.0
Math 16.7 29th 18.0
Reading 16.8 30th 19.2
Science 16.8 27th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Strom Thurmond High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 73.19 77.62
Algebra 1 54.88 69.07
Biology 1 59.99 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 507
Math 477
Composite Score 984
SAT Participation Rate 30 %

Strom Thurmond High had an average SAT score of 984 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #78 out of 225 SC high schools (65th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Strom Thurmond High was 30% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 84% - Strom Thurmond High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 84% - Strom Thurmond High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School
0.3 miles Johnston 6-8
W. E. Parker Elementary School
3.6 miles Edgefield PK-5
Johnston Elementary School
3.9 miles Johnston PK-5
Douglas Elementary School
5.4 miles Trenton PK-5
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School
12.2 miles Ridge Spring PK-5
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High School
13.8 miles Monetta 6-12
Saluda Elementary School
14.4 miles Saluda 3-5
J. D. Lever Elementary School
15.6 miles Aiken PK-5
Byrd Elementary School
15.6 miles Graniteville PK-5
Saluda Middle School
15.9 miles Saluda 6-8
Graniteville Elementary School
16.6 miles Graniteville PK-5
Merriwether Middle School
16.8 miles North Augusta 6-8
Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
16.9 miles Graniteville 6-8
Merriwether Elementary School
17.3 miles North Augusta PK-5
Aiken High School
18.0 miles Aiken 9-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School
0.3 miles 6-8
W. E. Parker Elementary School
3.6 miles PK-5
Johnston Elementary School
3.9 miles PK-5
Douglas Elementary School
5.4 miles PK-5
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School
12.2 miles PK-5
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High School
13.8 miles 6-12
Saluda Elementary School
14.4 miles 3-5
J. D. Lever Elementary School
15.6 miles PK-5
Byrd Elementary School
15.6 miles PK-5
Saluda Middle School
15.9 miles 6-8
Graniteville Elementary School
16.6 miles PK-5
Merriwether Middle School
16.8 miles 6-8
Leavelle McCampbell Middle School
16.9 miles 6-8
Merriwether Elementary School
17.3 miles PK-5
Aiken High School
18.0 miles 9-12


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Fox Creek Charter High School
14.5 miles North Augusta 9-12
Tall Pines STEM Academy
16.9 miles Aiken 5-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Fox Creek Charter High School
14.5 miles 9-12
Tall Pines STEM Academy
16.9 miles 5-8