Top Rankings
Deaf & Blind School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 150 students in Deaf & Blind School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Deaf & Blind School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
5 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
150 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deaf & Blind School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
36%
31%
% White
37%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Deaf & Blind School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sc School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Sc School For The Deaf High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Cedar Spring Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deaf & Blind School District?
Deaf & Blind School District manages 5 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the rank of Deaf & Blindhool District?
Deaf & Blindhool District is ranked #70 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deaf & Blindhool District?
37% of Deaf & Blindhool District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deaf & Blindhool District?
Deaf & Blindhool District has a student/teacher ratio of 2:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
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