Nearly three out of five students surveyed by the South Carolina Department of Education say they increased their grades while attending single-gender classes.
South Carolina offers more single-gender classes than any state in the nation at more than 150 public schools.
The survey found those students also say they also improved self-confidence, interest in trying new ways of learning, class participation and ease in making friends.
The survey was conducted last spring and polled more than 5,000 students in single-gender programs, 720 of their parents and 680 of their teachers.
"These survey results show pretty clearly why South Carolina schools are trying to offer single-gender classes," said State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex in a written release. "Students, teachers and parents think they work. In schools where they are available, they're a popular option."
About two-thirds of parents indicated that single-gender classes had been a factor in improving their child's experience in each of the categories.
Teachers surveyed found girls scored highest in student self-confidence and participation. Boys showed the most improvement in participation and self-confidence.
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