Sandy Run School

450 Old Swamp Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sandy Run School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandy Run School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sandy Run School's student population of 570 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sandy Run School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Run School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#838 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sandy Run School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandy Run School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandy Run School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sandy Run School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sandy Run School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sandy Run School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandy Run School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sandy Run School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sandy Run School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sandy Run School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sandy Run School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandy Run School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandy Run School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandy Run School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandy Run School's ranking?
Sandy Run School is ranked #838 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sandy Run School?
570 students attend Sandy Run School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sandy Run School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Run School?
Sandy Run School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandy Run School offer ?
Sandy Run School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy Run School part of?
Sandy Run School is part of Calhoun 01 School District.

School Reviews

4   5/5/2023
this is a good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Carolian Middlemiss

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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