For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,149 students in Kershaw 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Kershaw 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
11,149 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
741 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kershaw 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 81 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,270 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
2,848 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
26%
31%
# White Students
6,132 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
55%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
819 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
378
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
726
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
742
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
820
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
765
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
784
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
844
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
859
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
887
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
851
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,187
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
873
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
766
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
667
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,263 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,953 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,263
$15,220
Spending / Student
$14,953
$14,817
Best Kershaw 01 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lugoff-elgin High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1284 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,773 students
Rank: #22.
North Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Lockhart Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Camden High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1022 Ehrenclou Road
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8930
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #44.
Lugoff Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
994 Ridgeway Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Wateree Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 Wildwood Lane
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #66.
Doby's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Ft. Jackson Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #77.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Laurens Street
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8960
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8960
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Tree Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 Bishopville Highway
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8970
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8970
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #99.
Blaney Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #1010.
Lugoff-elgin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #1111.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
861 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1212.
North Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Leslie M. Stover Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-7414
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-7414
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: #1414.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1892 Highway 1 North
Cassatt, SC 29032
(803) 432-6122
Cassatt, SC 29032
(803) 432-6122
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1515.
Jackson School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Jefferson Davis Highway
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8965
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8965
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1616.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Mcrae Road
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8975
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8975
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center
Vocational School
70 Innovation Lane
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8982
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8982
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kershaw 01 School District?
Kershaw 01 School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,149 students.
What is the rank of Kershaw 01hool District?
Kershaw 01hool District is ranked #28 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw 01hool District?
55% of Kershaw 01hool District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kershaw 01hool District?
Kershaw 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Kershaw 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,953 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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