Sandy Run School

450 Old Swamp Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sandy Run School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandy Run School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sandy Run School's student population of 557 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sandy Run 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 Sandy Run School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#848 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
43%
37%
52%
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
37%
31%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandy Run School's ranking?
Sandy Run School is ranked #848 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sandy Run School?
557 students attend Sandy Run School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sandy Run School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandy Run School?
Sandy Run School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandy Run School offer ?
Sandy Run School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandy Run School part of?
Sandy Run School is part of Calhoun 01 School District.

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4   5/5/2023
this is a good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Carolian Middlemiss

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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