Dillon Middle School

1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
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Bottom 50%
Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, Dillon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dillon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Dillon Middle School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Dillon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dillon Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#1006 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
39%
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22%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
68%
32%
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White
19%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dillon Middle School's ranking?
Dillon Middle School is ranked #1006 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dillon Middle School often compared to?
Dillon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Dillon Middle School?
693 students attend Dillon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dillon Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillon Middle School?
Dillon Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillon Middle School offer ?
Dillon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dillon Middle School part of?
Dillon Middle School is part of Dillon 04 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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