Top Rankings
Allendale 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 928 students in Allendale 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Allendale 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
928 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allendale 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
91%
31%
% White
5%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,038 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,333 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,038
$15,220
Spending / Student
$25,333
$14,817
Best Allendale 01 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allendale Fairfax High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3581 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Allendale-fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3476
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3476
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Allendale-fairfax Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3581 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3489
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3489
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allendale 01 School District?
Allendale 01 School District manages 3 public schools serving 928 students.
What is the rank of Allendale 01hool District?
Allendale 01hool District is ranked #64 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale 01hool District?
91% of Allendale 01hool District students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allendale 01hool District?
Allendale 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Allendale 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,333 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
