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Kershaw 01

South Carolina · Public School District
17
Schools
11,138
Students
$16,649
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
79.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+27pp vs nat'l
85.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Kershaw 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 11,138 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,649 is above average for a US public school district. 79% 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 34/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blaney ElementaryPK–05760
Camden ElementaryPK–05627
Doby's Mill ElementaryPK–05596
Jackson SchoolPK–05505
Lugoff ElementaryPK–05526
Midway ElementaryPK–05297
North Central ElementaryPK–05527
Pine Tree Hill ElementaryPK–05501
Wateree ElementaryPK–05732
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Camden Middle06–08828
Leslie M. Stover Middle06–08697
Lugoff-Elgin Middle06–08668
North Central Middle06–08420
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Camden High09–121,124
Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center09–120
Lugoff-Elgin High09–121,744
North Central High09–12586
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,649+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
38%
State
48.1%
Local (property tax)
38.3%
Federal
13.6%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
11,138
Students
79%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.5%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,649 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kershaw 01?
Kershaw 01 has 17 public schools, serving a total of 11,138 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kershaw 01?
The graduation rate is 85.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kershaw 01 spend per student?
Kershaw 01 spends $16,649 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kershaw 01?
79% of students in Kershaw 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kershaw 01?
No, Kershaw 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kershaw 01 serve?
Kershaw 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kershaw 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kershaw 01 is 34/100. 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.