Best Schools in Dillon County, SC
Dillon County, SC has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,386 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Dillon County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dillon County, SC
The top high schools in Dillon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Latta High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
2. Lake View High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 523 Students
3. Dillon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dillon County, SC
The top middle schools in Dillon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Latta Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students
2. Dillon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dillon County, SC
The top elementary schools in Dillon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Latta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
2. Lake View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
3. Gordon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 454 Students
4. Stewart Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 393 Students
5. East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 423 Students
6. South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 187 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dillon County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dillon County, SC has a total population of 28,292 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dillon County, 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 Dillon County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dillon County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dillon County, 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 Dillon County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dillon County, SC
How many schools are in Dillon County, SC?
Dillon County, SC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,386 students in total.
How do schools in Dillon County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Dillon County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Dillon County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dillon County?
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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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dillon County
3 places in Dillon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.