Lancaster 01 School District

300 South Catawba Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,609 students in Lancaster 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Lancaster 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
23 Schools
1,269 Schools
# Students
14,609 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
940 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Lancaster 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SC)
#28 out of 83 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lancaster 01  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lancaster 01  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lancaster 01  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lancaster 01  School District and public school graduation rate of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.65
# American Indian Students
26 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
336 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,670 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
3,609 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
25%
32%
# White Students
8,212 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
56%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
746 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
229
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
1,160
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,166
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,164
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,129
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,094
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,104
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,115
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,157
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,188
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,377
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
975
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
882
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
869
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,948 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lancaster 01  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$189 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart display total spending of Lancaster 01  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,470
$15,453
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lancaster 01  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,948
$15,044
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lancaster 01  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lancaster 01 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Land High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6100 Charlotte Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10251 Harrisburg Road
Fort Mill, SC 29707
(803) 283-8484
Grades: K-5
| 921 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Land Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4137 Doby's Bridge Road
Fort Mill, SC 29707
(803) 548-2916
Grades: K-5
| 1,007 students
Rank: #44.
Van Wyck Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4945 Charlotte Highway
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Buford Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1906 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-0026
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Land Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8361 Charlotte Highway
Fort Mill, SC 29707
(803) 578-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 960 students
Rank: #77.
Andrew Jackson High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6925 Kershaw-camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #88.
Buford High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 West Dunlap Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8430
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
Rank: #1010.
North Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Roddey Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-9918
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1111.
Heath Springs Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Solar Road
Heath Springs, SC 29058
(803) 273-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1212.
Lancaster High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Woodland Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcdonald Green Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2763 Lynwood Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7416
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1414.
Buford Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1890 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8473
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1515.
Kershaw Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
108 North Rollins Drive
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1616.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6865 Kershaw Camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6021
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #1717.
South Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8416
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1818.
Erwin Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1477 Locustwood Avenue
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1919.
Clinton Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Clinton School Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #2020.
A. R. Rucker Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
422 Old Dixie Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 416-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #2121.
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1637 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
8361 Charlotte Highway
Fort Mill, SC 29707
(803) 286-6972
Grades: 5-6
| 969 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County School District Career Center
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lancaster 01 School District?
Lancaster 01 School District manages 23 public schools serving 14,609 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster 01 School District?
Lancaster 01 School District is ranked #29 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster 01 School District?
56% of Lancaster 01 School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster 01 School District?
Lancaster 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Lancaster 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,948 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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