Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Dutch Fork High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dutch Fork High School's student population of 1,726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dutch Fork High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
39%
31%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #141 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dutch Fork High School?
The graduation rate of Dutch Fork High School is 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dutch Fork High School?
1,726 students attend Dutch Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dutch Fork High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutch Fork High School?
Dutch Fork High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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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