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Dept Of Correction N04 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 129 students in Dept Of Correction N04 School District.
Public Schools in Dept Of Correction N04 School District have a diversity score of 0.32, which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 0.67.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
129 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 1% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
≤1%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
105 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
81%
31%
# White Students
15 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
12%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
-
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $74,636 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 140% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $81,822 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 140% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$74,636
$15,220
Spending / Student
$81,822
$14,817
Best Dept Of Correction N04 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Manning High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Beckman Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 935-7203
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 935-7203
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Turbeville High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale High School
Alternative School
1057 Revolutionary Raod
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Broad River High School
Alternative School
4460 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirkland High School
Alternative School
4344 Broad River
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2708
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2708
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee High School
Alternative School
990 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis High School
Alternative School
8200 State Farm Road
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 896-3454
Rembert, SC 29128
(803) 896-3454
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macdougall High School
Alternative School
1516 Old Gilliard Road
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(803) 737-3036
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(803) 737-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeland High School
Alternative School
5 Correctional Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sara Babb High School
Alternative School
4450 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2714
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trenton High School
Alternative School
84 Greenhouse Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 896-3044
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 896-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tyger River High School
Alternative School
200 Prison Road
Enoree, SC 29335
(803) 896-3527
Enoree, SC 29335
(803) 896-3527
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dept Of Correction N04 School District?
Dept Of Correction N04 School District manages 12 public schools serving 129 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Dept Of Correction N04hool District?
81% of Dept Of Correction N04hool District students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dept Of Correction N04hool District?
Dept Of Correction N04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Dept Of Correction N04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $81,822 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 140% over four school years.
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