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Class Rank

All courses taken for high school graduation credit are included in the calculations for class rank. The computation of class rank is based on overall numerical grades awarded and the level of the course in which that grade was earned. Under the Uniform Grading Policy passed by the South Carolina Board of Education, all course grades are based on a state-defined grading scale with corresponding grade point values for each numerical grade. Increased quality points for courses are as follows:

  • Honors – add .5 quality point
  • Advanced Placement and Dual Credit – add 1.0 quality point

Grade Point Averages earned by students will be calculated based on the Uniform Grading Policy in force at the time of their enrollment. All South Carolina public schools use the following formula to compute all GPAs:

GPA = Sum (quality points x units)
       Sum of units attempted

The formula will yield the student’s GPA that can be ranked from highest to lowest rank in class. The GPA will be calculated to three decimal places. Computations may be rounded to a higher number. All diploma candidates will be included in the ranking. Students who tie for a rank will share the rank.

Students who graduate after 1st semester of their senior year will not receive a final class rank with the 2nd semester graduating class.  This could adversely impact eligibility for scholarships that use class rank as a criterion.