Abbeville High School is a high school for grades 9–12 in Abbeville, South Carolina. It is part of the Abbeville County School District.
| Abbeville High School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
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701 Washington Street 29620 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°11′15″N 82°22′29″W / 34.18750°N 82.37472°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Abbeville County School District |
| CEEB code | 410000 |
| Principal | Adam Lanford |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 451 (2019-2020)[1] |
| Color(s) | Garnet and gold |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Website | School website |
As of 2024, US News ranks Abbeville High School as 132nd within schools in South Carolina. The school is majority racial minority (54%), with 74% of students classified as economically disadvantaged.[2]
Athletics
editAbbeville High School participates in 12 varsity sports throughout the year. Football, baseball, boys' and girls' basketball, and softball participate in junior varsity programs.[3]
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Cross country | Boys' basketball | Baseball |
| Football | Girls' basketball | Golf |
| Tennis | Wrestling | Soccer |
| Volleyball | Softball | |
| Track |
State championships
editNotable alumni
edit- Leomont Evans — former National Football League (NFL) player for the Washington Redskins (1996–1999)
- Kennan Gilchrist — former Canadian Football League (CFL) player for the Toronto Argonauts (2019)
- Kenneth Moton — co-anchor of World News Now and America This Morning
- Charlie Timmons — former National Football League (NFL) player for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1946)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Abbeville High". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "Abbeville High School". US News. 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "AHS Sports". Abbeville High School. 2008. Archived from the original on 2011-05-03. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
- ^ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Basketball - Boys
- ^ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Football
- ^ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Softball
- ^ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Track - Boys