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Colleton 01

South Carolina · Public School District
9
Schools
4,946
Students
$14,513
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Colleton 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 4,946 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,513 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bells ElementaryPK–05291
Black Street Early Childhood CenterPK–KG309
Cottageville ElementaryPK–05465
Forest Hills Elementary01–05469
Hendersonville ElementaryPK–05342
Northside Elementary01–05452
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Colleton County Middle06–081,121
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Colleton County High09–121,497
Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,513Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
37%
State
44.4%
Local (property tax)
36.9%
Federal
18.7%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,946
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colleton 01?
Colleton 01 has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,946 students.
What is the graduation rate for Colleton 01?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Colleton 01 spend per student?
Colleton 01 spends $14,513 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Colleton 01?
100% of students in Colleton 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Colleton 01?
No, Colleton 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Colleton 01 serve?
Colleton 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Colleton 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Colleton 01 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.