Serving 1,708 students in grades 9-12, Dutch Fork High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutch Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dutch Fork High School's student population of 1,708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dutch Fork High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Fork High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
38%
32%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutch Fork High School's ranking?
Dutch Fork High School is ranked #106 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dutch Fork High School often compared to?
Dutch Fork High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dutch Fork High School?
The graduation rate of Dutch Fork High School is 85%, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dutch Fork High School?
1,708 students attend Dutch Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dutch Fork High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutch Fork High School?
Dutch Fork High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dutch Fork High School offer ?
Dutch Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dutch Fork High School part of?
Dutch Fork High School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/30/2008
Great school and great teachers. The website is wrong about the county location. The school is located in Richland County.
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