Best Schools in Dale, SC
Dale, SC has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,348 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Dale exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dale, SC
The top high schools in Dale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whale Branch Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Beaufort High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
3. Colleton County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1497 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dale, SC
The top middle schools in Dale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colleton County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1121 Students
2. Whale Branch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dale, SC
The top elementary schools in Dale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whale Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. Hendersonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dale, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dale, SC has a total population of 223 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dale, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dale, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dale, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dale, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dale, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dale, SC
How many schools are in Dale, SC?
Dale, SC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,348 students in total.
How do schools in Dale perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Dale score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Dale exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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