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Department 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 schools serving 129 students in Department Of Correction N04 School District.
Public Schools in Department 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
1,274 Schools
# Students
129 Students
793,779 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
55,959 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
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
81%
31%
% White
12%
47%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $74,636 is higher than the state median of $15,223. 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 $14,820. 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
$15,223
Spending / Student
$81,822
$14,820
Best Department Of Correction N04 School District Public 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Department Of Correction N04 School District?
Department Of Correction N04 School District manages 12 public schools serving 129 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Department Of Correction N04hool District?
81% of Department 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 Department Of Correction N04hool District?
Department 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 Department Of Correction N04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $81,822 is higher than the state median of $14,820. The school district spending/student has grown by 140% over four school years.
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