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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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 159 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 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,276 Schools
# Students
159 Students
795,969 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
56,621 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.8%
25.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
35%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
37%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Best Deaf & Blind School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deaf & Blind School District?
Deaf & Blind School District manages 5 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Deaf & Blindhool District?
Deaf & Blindhool District is ranked #68 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, 35% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% 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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