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Dillon 04 School District

1738 Highway 301 North
Dillon, SC 29536
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,659 students in Dillon 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Dillon 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
3,659 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dillon 04 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 82% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#61 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
43%
35%
52%
31%
50%
82%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.67
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
59%
31%
% White
25%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,199 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,769
$15,175
Spending / Student
$12,199
$14,773

Best Dillon 04 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dillon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1730 Highway 301 North
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1230
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Lake View High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 East Third Avenue
Lake View, SC 29563
(843) 759-3009
Gr: 6-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 Scott Street
Lake View, SC 29563
(843) 759-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Gr: 4-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
1663 Bunker Hill Road
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Gr: PK-3 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dillon 04 School District?
Dillon 04 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,659 students.
What is the rank of Dillon 04hool District?
Dillon 04hool District is ranked #61 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillon 04hool District?
59% of Dillon 04hool District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dillon 04hool District?
Dillon 04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Dillon 04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,199 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,659 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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