Dillon 04 School District

1738 Highway 301 North
Dillon, SC 29536
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,876 students in Dillon 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Dillon 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
3,876 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Dillon 04 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SC)
#69 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dillon 04  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dillon 04  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dillon 04  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dillon 04  School District and public school graduation rate of SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
91 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
205 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
2,330 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
60%
32%
# White Students
1,012 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
26%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
229 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
129
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
316
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
327
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
307
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
314
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,516 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dillon 04  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart display total spending of Dillon 04  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,054
$15,453
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dillon 04  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,516
$15,044
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dillon 04  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dillon 04 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dillon High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Highway 301 North
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1230
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Heights Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Grades: PK-3
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Lake View High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 East Third Avenue
Lake View, SC 29563
(843) 759-3009
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Lake View Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 Scott Street
Lake View, SC 29563
(843) 759-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Grades: PK-3
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Dillon Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #77.
Gordon Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Grades: 4-5
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Grades: PK-3
| 205 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dillon 04 School District?
Dillon 04 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,876 students.
What is the rank of Dillon 04 School District?
Dillon 04 School District is ranked #68 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillon 04 School District?
60% of Dillon 04 School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dillon 04 School District?
Dillon 04 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Dillon 04 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,516 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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