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Dept Of Correction N04 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 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 172 students in Dept Of Correction N04 School District.
Public Schools in Dept Of Correction N04 School District have a diversity score of 0.37, which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 0.67.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
12 Schools
1,276 Schools
# Students
172 Students
795,969 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
56,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 1% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤1%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2021-22)12.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
77%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
17%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $68,099 is higher than the state median of $18,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $61,674 is higher than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$14,457 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,500 MM
Revenue / Student
$68,099
$18,162
Spending / Student
$61,674
$16,961
Best Dept Of Correction N04 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Manning High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Beckman Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 935-7203
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 935-7203
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Turbeville High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale High School
Alternative School
1057 Revolutionary Raod
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Broad River High School
Alternative School
4460 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Kirkland High School
Alternative School
4344 Broad River
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2708
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2708
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee High School
Alternative School
990 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis High School
Alternative School
8200 State Farm Road
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 896-3454
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 896-3454
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Macdougall High School
Alternative School
1516 Old Gilliard Road
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(803) 737-3036
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(803) 737-3036
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeland High School
Alternative School
5 Correctional Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Sara Babb High School
Alternative School
4450 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Trenton High School
Alternative School
84 Greenhouse Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 896-3044
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 896-3044
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Tyger River High School
Alternative School
200 Prison Road
Enoree, SC 29335
(803) 896-3527
Enoree, SC 29335
(803) 896-3527
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dept Of Correction N04 School District?
Dept Of Correction N04 School District manages 12 public schools serving 172 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Dept Of Correction N04hool District?
77% of Dept Of Correction N04hool District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dept Of Correction N04hool District?
Dept Of Correction N04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Dept Of Correction N04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $61,674 is higher than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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