Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Doby's Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doby's Mill Elementary School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doby's Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doby's Mill Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
20%
32%
White
60%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Doby's Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Doby's Mill Elementary School is ranked #494 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Doby's Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Doby's Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaney Elementary School, Wateree Elementary School, Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Doby's Mill Elementary School?
624 students attend Doby's Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Doby's Mill Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doby's Mill Elementary School?
Doby's Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Doby's Mill Elementary School offer ?
Doby's Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Doby's Mill Elementary School part of?
Doby's Mill Elementary School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.
School Reviews
3 2/10/2020
My son went here in 2016 for a kindergarten. The worst experience for both of us when he was accused of saying a few profanities that he had never heard before or would've said. He said he didn't but was repeatedly asked until he said he did and now it's on his record.
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