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Saluda 01 School District

404 North Wise Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Saluda 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,476 students in Saluda 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Saluda 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
2,476 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Saluda 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#41 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
43%
40%
52%
41%
50%
87%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
45%
14%
% Black
21%
31%
% White
32%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,630 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,647 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,630
$15,220
Spending / Student
$11,647
$14,817

Best Saluda 01 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saluda High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1261 Hollywood Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Saluda Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 West Butler Avenue
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2564
Gr: 3-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Saluda Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3767
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Saluda Primary
200 Matthews Drive
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Gr: PK-2 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Saluda 01 School District?
Saluda 01 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,476 students.
What is the rank of Saluda 01hool District?
Saluda 01hool District is ranked #42 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saluda 01hool District?
45% of Saluda 01hool District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saluda 01hool District?
Saluda 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Saluda 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,647 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,476 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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