Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay Hill Elementary serves the southeastern part of Ridgeville, SC, covering an area of approximately 24.6 square miles, where most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 4.1 miles, with the furthest edge being 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay Hill Elementary School's student population of 174 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clay Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Hill Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Clay Hill Elementary School is ranked #602 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Clay Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Clay Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Clay Hill Elementary School?
174 students attend Clay Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Clay Hill Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay Hill Elementary School?
Clay Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clay Hill Elementary School offer ?
Clay Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clay Hill Elementary School part of?
Clay Hill Elementary School is part of Dorchester 04 School District.
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