Dillon County Schools & Education
Dillon County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
14/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,650
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
14/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#44
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dillon County
Measured School Summary
Dillon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 14/100 and a graduation rate of 84.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,650 per pupil, Dillon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 57% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dillon County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
14/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #44 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
84.2%
matches the state average
Funding context
$5,650
$1,515 below the state average
School coverage
12
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dillon County has 12 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dillon County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Dillon 04 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#44
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Dillon 04
Elementary to high school visible
3,880 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Dillon 03
Elementary to high school visible
1,506 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Dillon 80
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Dillon 04 is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dillon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dillon County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dillon County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural School Infrastructure in Dillon County
Dillon County supports an educational network of 12 public schools serving a total of 5,386 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools distributed across three distinct districts. This rural-focused system provides the primary framework for local student development.
Graduation Rates Meet State Standards
The county achieves an 84.2% graduation rate, matching the South Carolina state average though trailing the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $5,650, which is significantly lower than the state average of $7,165 and the national median of $13,000. These figures suggest local schools are working to match state outcomes with more limited fiscal resources.
Dillon 04 Leads Local Education
Dillon 04 stands as the largest district in the county, managing eight schools and 3,880 students. Dillon 03 follows with 1,506 students across three campuses, while no charter schools currently operate within the county. This traditional district structure centralizes educational oversight for the community.
Small-Town Feel in Rural Classrooms
The county features a mix of seven rural schools and five town-based campuses, with an average enrollment of 490 students per school. Dillon High serves as the largest institution with 869 students, while Latta Middle maintains a smaller community of 471 students. Most families experience a close-knit educational environment typical of South Carolina’s smaller towns.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Dillon County
Reported Enrollment
5,386
12 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Dillon County
Dillon 04
GuideDillon 03
Dillon 80
12 Public Schools in Dillon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon High | Record | Dillon 04 | Dillon, 29536Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 869 |
| Dillon Middle | Record | Dillon 04 | Dillon, 29536Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 666 |
| Latta Elementary | Record | Dillon 03 | Latta, 29565Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 621 |
| Lake View High | Record | Dillon 04 | Lake View, 29563Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 523 |
| Latta Middle | Record | Dillon 03 | Latta, 29565Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 471 |
| Gordon Elementary | Record | Dillon 04 | Dillon, 29536Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 454 |
| East Elementary | Record | Dillon 04 | Dillon, 29536Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 423 |
| Latta High | Record | Dillon 03 | Latta, 29565Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 414 |
| Stewart Heights Elementary | Record | Dillon 04 | Dillon, 29536Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 393 |
| Lake View Elementary | Record | Dillon 04 | Lake View, 29563Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 365 |
| South Elementary | Record | Dillon 04 | Dillon, 29536Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 187 |
| Dillon County Applied Technology Center | Record | Dillon 80 | Dillon, 29536Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Dillon County Applied Technology Center
Dillon 80
Dillon, 29536 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,650
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Dillon County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dillon County, South Carolina?
Dillon County supports an educational network of 12 public schools serving a total of 5,386 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools distributed across three distinct districts. This rural-focused system provides the primary framework for local student development.
How do schools in Dillon County perform academically?
The county achieves an 84.2% graduation rate, matching the South Carolina state average though trailing the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $5,650, which is significantly lower than the state average of $7,165 and the national median of $13,000. These figures suggest local schools are working to match state outcomes with more limited fiscal resources.
What are the major school districts in Dillon County, South Carolina?
Dillon 04 stands as the largest district in the county, managing eight schools and 3,880 students. Dillon 03 follows with 1,506 students across three campuses, while no charter schools currently operate within the county. This traditional district structure centralizes educational oversight for the community.
What is the school experience like in Dillon County?
The county features a mix of seven rural schools and five town-based campuses, with an average enrollment of 490 students per school. Dillon High serves as the largest institution with 869 students, while Latta Middle maintains a smaller community of 471 students. Most families experience a close-knit educational environment typical of South Carolina’s smaller towns.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.