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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 high schools serving 172 students in Dept Of Correction N04 School District.
Public High Schools in Dept Of Correction N04 School District have a diversity score of 0.37, which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
12 Schools
330 Schools
# Students
172 Students
270,956 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
18,053 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
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
77%
31%
% White
17%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
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 High 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%
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