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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 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 129 students in Dept Of Correction N04 School District.
Public High Schools in Dept Of Correction N04 School District have a diversity score of 0.32, which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
12 Schools
329 Schools
# Students
129 Students
267,758 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
17,613 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
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
(21-22)≤1%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
81%
32%
% White
12%
48%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale High School
Alternative School
1057 Revolutionary Raod
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kirkland High School
Alternative School
4344 Broad River
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2708
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-2708
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee High School
Alternative School
990 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeland High School
Alternative School
5 Correctional Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
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
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Trenton High School
Alternative School
84 Greenhouse Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 896-3044
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 896-3044
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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