Dutch Fork High School is a school in the Lexington & Richland County School District Five, located in unincorporated Richland County, South Carolina, with an Irmo postal address.
Serving 1,703 students in grades 9-12, Dutch Fork High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,703 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dutch Fork High serves the eastern part of Irmo, SC, covering an area of approximately 34.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutch Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dutch Fork High School's student population of 1,703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,703 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn - Go Forth to Serve
School Rankings
Dutch Fork High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Fork High School is 0.66, 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
#63 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Silver, Green
School Mascot
Silver Foxes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutch Fork High School's ranking?
Dutch Fork High School is ranked #63 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dutch Fork High School often compared to?
Dutch Fork High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dutch Fork High School?
The graduation rate of Dutch Fork High School is 85%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Dutch Fork High School?
1,703 students attend Dutch Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dutch Fork High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutch Fork High School?
Dutch Fork High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dutch Fork High School offer ?
Dutch Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dutch Fork High School part of?
Dutch Fork High School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great school and great teachers. The website is wrong about the county location. The school is located in Richland County.
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