Serving 607 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 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Doby's Mill Elementary serves the southwest part of Lugoff, SC, covering an area of approximately 65.6 square miles. Most families live around 10-12 minutes from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doby's Mill Elementary School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
607 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Doby's Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doby's Mill Elementary School is 0.63, which is less 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
#498 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
55%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #498 out of 1,118 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Doby's Mill Elementary School?
607 students attend Doby's Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Doby's Mill Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doby's Mill Elementary School?
Doby's Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 10/10/2025
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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