Kershaw County School District
- 1301 DUBOSE COUROUTE
- CAMDEN, SC 29020
- (803) 432-8416
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | - |
| Dropout Rate | - | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,356 | $9,155 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.7 | 14.4 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | - |
| Number of Students | 10,505 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 669 | - |
District Test Scores
HSAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.2% | 85.9% | |
| 2009 | 86.7% | 84.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.1% | 81.7% | |
| 2009 | 79.2% | 79.6% | |
PASS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.2% | 46.1% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 53.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.2% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.2% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.2% | 55.7% | |
| 2009 | 57.3% | 61.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.4% | 73.2% | |
| 2009 | 78.6% | 74.4% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.4% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.6% | 68.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.7% | 62.3% | |
| 2009 | 63.4% | 63.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.5% | 76.7% | |
| 2009 | 78.1% | 76.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.9% | 69.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.2% | 68.7% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.6% | 76.1% | |
| 2009 | 79.8% | 79.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.3% | 72.2% | |
| 2009 | 72.2% | 70.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.6% | 63.3% | |
| 2009 | 66.9% | 64.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.2% | 71.3% | |
| 2009 | 74.3% | 73.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.7% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.1% | 68.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 66.1% | |
| 2009 | 62.3% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 74.5% | |
| 2009 | 76.3% | 73.2% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.1% | 64.7% | |
| 2009 | 64.7% | 68.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.4% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 73.9% | 70.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.7% | 60.9% | |
| 2009 | 73.1% | 63.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 87.2% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 71.9% | |
| 2009 | 76.5% | 70.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.2% | 63.3% | |
| 2009 | 65.3% | 69.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.5% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.6% | 69.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 73.3% | |
| 2009 | 78.5% | 71.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.5% | 60.3% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.7% | 69.7% | |
| 2009 | 74.1% | 70.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.7% | 66.7% | |
| 2009 | 65.9% | 71.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.2% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 66.9% | 62.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.5% | 67.7% | |
| 2009 | 66.8% | 62.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 72.4% | 69.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 71.9% | |
| 2009 | 76.1% | 68.1% | |
Source: SC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 10,505 | 15.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 264 |
| Kindergarten Students | 789 |
| 1st Grade Students | 772 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 790 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 810 |
| 4th Grade Students | 776 |
| 5th Grade Students | 809 |
| 6th Grade Students | 834 |
| 7th Grade Students | 768 |
| 8th Grade Students | 814 |
| 9th Grade Students | 899 |
| 10th Grade Students | 866 |
| 11th Grade Students | 657 |
| 12th Grade Students | 630 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 65 |
| Hispanic | 368 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,105 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,878 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,410 |
| Female | 5,028 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 669 | 15.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 39 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 426 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 197 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 144 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 6 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 31 |
| Elementary | 18 |
| Secondary | 13 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 19 |
| Library Support Staff | 11 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 96 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 40 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| Student Support Services | 38 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 2 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $106,770,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $37,792,000 | 35.4% |
| Property Tax | $24,783,000 | 23.2% |
| Other School Systems | $36,000 | 0.03% |
| Cities and Counties | $2,092,000 | 2.0% |
| School Lunch | $1,656,000 | 1.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,462,000 | 1.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $25,000 | 0.02% |
| Sale of Property | $15,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $5,984,000 | 5.6% |
| Private Contributions | $110,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,629,000 | 1.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $60,186,000 | 56.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $19,296,000 | 18.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $12,591,000 | 11.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,418,000 | 3.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,517,000 | 2.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $758,000 | 0.7% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $3,810,000 | 3.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $535,000 | 0.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $771,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $14,463,000 | 13.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $2,020,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,792,000 | 8.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,296,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,296,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $533,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $38,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $19,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $162,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $49,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,624,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Other | $200,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $575,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $88,020,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $51,187,000 | 58.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $32,410,000 | 36.8% |
| Student Support | $6,506,000 | 6.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,088,000 | 4.8% |
| General Administration Support | $1,404,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $5,598,000 | 5.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,800,000 | 6.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,007,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Support Services | $3,007,000 | 2.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,423,000 | 5.0% |
| Food Services | $4,327,000 | 4.1% |
| Enterprise Operations | $96,000 | 0.09% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Kershaw County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 19
- Students: 10,505
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 669
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| APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
874 Vocational Ln
Camden, SC Public | 9-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| BARON-DEKALB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2684 Baron Dekalb Rd
Camden, SC Public | PK-5 | 185 | 16.1 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
302 Norwood St East
Bethune, SC Public | PK-5 | 109 | 12.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| BLANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1621 Smyrna Rd
Elgin, SC Public | PK-5 | 533 | 16.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CAMDEN ELEMENTARY OF CREATIVE ARTS SCHOOL | ||||
1304 Lyttleton St
Camden, SC Public | KG-5 | 558 | 15.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1022 Ehrenclou Dr
Camden, SC Public | 9-12 | 981 | 15.1 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
416 Laurens St
Camden, SC Public | 6-8 | 775 | 15.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DOBY'S MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1964 Ft. Jackson Rd
Lugoff, SC Public | PK-5 | 832 | 18.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JACKSON SCHOOL | ||||
1109 Campbell St
Camden, SC Public | KG-5 | 389 | 13.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LESLIE M. STOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1649 Smyrna Rd
Elgin, SC Public | 6-8 | 626 | 17.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LUGOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
994 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, SC Public | KG-5 | 597 | 18.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LUGOFF ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1284 Hwy 1 South
Lugoff, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,591 | 19.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LUGOFF ELGIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1244 Hwy 1 South
Lugoff, SC Public | 6-8 | 620 | 15.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1892 Hwy 1 North
Cassatt, SC Public | PK-5 | 367 | 15.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MT PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5160 Mt. Pisgah Rd
Kershaw, SC Public | KG-5 | 139 | 15.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3000 Lockhart Rd
Kershaw, SC Public | 9-12 | 480 | 14.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH CENTRL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
805 Keys Ln
Kershaw, SC Public | 6-8 | 395 | 14.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PINE TREE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
938 Bishopville Hwy
Camden, SC Public | PK-5 | 663 | 17.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WATEREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
424 Wildwood Ln
Lugoff, SC Public | PK-5 | 638 | 18.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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