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Dorman High School
1491 W O Wzell Blvd, Spartanburg, SC, 29301-2615 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Dorman High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 10 - 12
County Spartanburg County, SC
Students & Faculty
Total Students 2162 students
% Male / % Female 50%  /  50%
Total Classroom Teachers 157 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 10 - 935 students
Grade 11 - 624 students
Grade 12 - 603 students
This School ( SC ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:14 1:15
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( SC ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 4% 1%
% Hispanic 6% 5%
% Black 31% 44%
% White 59% 49%
Additional Student Information
This School ( SC ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 28% 47%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 8% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( SC ) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Spartanburg County 06 School District
This School's Agency ( SC ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 14 7
Number of Students Managed 8,978 students 4,796 students
District Total Revenue $81,164,000 $32,593,000
District Expenditure $76,490,000 $32,358,000
District Revenue / Student $9,040 $8,131
District Expenditure / Student $8,520 $13,599
District Graduation Rates 91% 86%
School Notes:
  • Paul M. Dorman High School is a public school located in Roebuck, South Carolina. The school is part of Spartanburg County School District Six. It consists of a main campus for 10th-12th graders and a separate freshman campus for 9th graders.
  • Mission: To provide an exemplary student-centered education within an atmosphere that empowers the community of learners -- students, faculty and parents -- to achieve excellence in learning. As the community of learners provides an atmosphere that fosters mutual respect and promotes a high quality curriculum, students can achieve at their highest potential and become productive in society with a belief in learning as a life-long activity.
  • Vision: Dorman High School envisions an educated student, knowledgeable about yesterday yet prepared for tomorrow.
  • Excellence in Learning: Dorman High School believes that: All students can learn and are a part of a community of learners - students, faculty and parents - who share the responsibility of education excellence.
  • The effective use of instructional techniques and curricula will promote the independence and success of all students.
  • Knowledge, skills and understanding are assessed through a variety of progressively challenging and authentic activities and products.
  • The high expectations of the community of learners encourage a flexible curriculum which incorporates technology, fine arts, and physical fitness into a broad academic framework.
  • Student Accountability & Responsibility: Dorman High School believes that: All students should be empowered to achieve at their highest levels.
  • All students can demonstrate respect for all members of the community of learners.
  • All students can take responsibility for their learning.
  • School Environment: Dorman High School believes that: Learning can best be accomplished in a safe, pleasant, and well-equipped environment.
  • Their diversity provides opportunities to learn from the values and cultures of others.
  • The community of learners is committed to a team approach.
  • The community of learners values the challenge of change.
  • Athletics: Dorman has football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, golf, tennis, cross country, swimming, track and field, wrestling, softball, cheerleading teams as well as a nationally recognized quizbowl team. They all play under the mascot of the Fighting Cavaliers.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (29301)
School Zip (29301) (SC) State Average
Population (Approximate) 30,152 people 3,827,690 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 30% 21%
Population Average Age 35 years old 35.4 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $38,112 $37,524
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 33 years old 32 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 63% / 37% 69% / 31%
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