Serving 436 students in grades 4-12, Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≤1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center's student population of 436 students has grown by 125% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center 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 Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
78%
31%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤1%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center's ranking?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center is ranked #682 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center often compared to?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Empowerment And Enrichment Academy, The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center is 1%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center?
436 students attend Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center offer ?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center part of?
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center is part of Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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