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Chapin High School vs. River Bluff High School

Should you attend Chapin High School or River Bluff High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Chapin High School
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
River Bluff High School
320 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Chapin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

River Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,630 students in grades 9-12, Chapin High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 2,160 students in grades 9-12, River Bluff High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,630 students
2,160 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chapin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Bluff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chapin High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Bluff High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
140 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chapin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Bluff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chapin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Bluff High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#11 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
#41 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chapin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Bluff High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in SC)
72%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
95%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 5% in SC)
95%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chapin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of River Bluff High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lexington 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chapin High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of River Bluff High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
410
598
Grade 10 Students
417
564
Grade 11 Students
405
474
Grade 12 Students
398
524

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chapin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chapin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chapin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
81%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chapin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chapin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.34
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chapin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chapin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chapin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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