Best Dillon Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,888 students in Dillon, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 335 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Dillon, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in Dillon, SC are Dillon High School, Stewart Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dillon, SC public schools have an score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Dillon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dillon, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dillon High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
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1730 Highway 301 North
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1230

Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #22.

Stewart Heights Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219

Gr: PK-3 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #33.

East Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222

Gr: PK-3 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

Dillon Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
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1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212

Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #55.

Gordon Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
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926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227

Gr: 4-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: n/an/a

Dillon County Applied Technology Center

Vocational School

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1630 East Main Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-5143

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dillon, South Carolina

Dillon, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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J. V. Martin Junior High School (Closed 2013)

301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212

Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

South Elementary School (Closed 2023)

900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210

Gr: PK-3 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dillon, SC?

The top ranked public schools in Dillon, SC include Dillon High School, Stewart Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Dillon?

6 public schools are located in Dillon.

What percentage of students in Dillon go to public school?

90% of all K-12 students in Dillon are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Dillon?

Dillon public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Dillon are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Dillon include: East Elementary School vs. Gordon Elementary School, Gordon Elementary School vs. East Elementary School