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Lancaster 01

South Carolina · Public School District
23
Schools
15,114
Students
$14,178
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
58.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
83.9%
Graduation Rate
-2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lancaster 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 15,114 students across 23 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 83.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,178 is near the national average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brooklyn Springs ElementaryPK–05401
Buford ElementaryPK–05779
Clinton ElementaryPK–05408
Discovery Charter of LancasterCharterKG–05114
Erwin ElementaryPK–05411
Harrisburg ElementaryKG–041,089
Heath Springs ElementaryPK–05348
Indian Land ElementaryKG–051,035
Kershaw ElementaryPK–05538
McDonald Green ElementaryKG–05336
North ElementaryPK–05586
Van Wyck ElementaryPK–04790
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A. R. Rucker Middle06–08519
Andrew Jackson Middle06–08466
Buford Middle06–08373
Indian Land Intermediate05–061,074
Indian Land Middle06–08989
South Middle06–08534
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andrew Jackson High09–12622
Buford High09–12561
Indian Land High09–121,678
Lancaster County School District Career Center09–120
Lancaster High09–121,463
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,178Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
36%
State
46.8%
Local (property tax)
36.3%
Federal
16.9%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
15,114
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.9%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 23 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lancaster 01?
Lancaster 01 has 23 public schools, serving a total of 15,114 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lancaster 01?
The graduation rate is 83.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lancaster 01 spend per student?
Lancaster 01 spends $14,178 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lancaster 01?
58% of students in Lancaster 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lancaster 01?
Yes — 1 of the 23 schools in Lancaster 01 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Lancaster 01 serve?
Lancaster 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lancaster 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lancaster 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.