Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary 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 16% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheridan Elementary 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 Sheridan Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1060 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
85%
31%
White
4%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Elementary School's ranking?
Sheridan Elementary School is ranked #1060 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sheridan Elementary School often compared to?
Sheridan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Elementary School, Felton Laboratory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
486 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sheridan Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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