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Saluda 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,394 students in Saluda 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Saluda 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,272 Schools
# Students
2,394 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Saluda 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 81 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,027 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
12%
# Black Students
510 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
21%
32%
# White Students
800 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
34%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
203
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
194
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,062 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,046 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,062
$15,453
Spending / Student
$12,046
$15,044
Best Saluda 01 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1261 Hollywood Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Saluda High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3011
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Saluda Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Butler Avenue
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2564
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2564
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Saluda Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3767
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3767
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Matthews Drive
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Grades: PK-2
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saluda 01 School District?
Saluda 01 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,394 students.
What is the rank of Saluda 01 School District?
Saluda 01 School District is ranked #42 out of 81 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saluda 01 School District?
43% of Saluda 01 School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saluda 01 School District?
Saluda 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Saluda 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,046 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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