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Allendale 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 928 students in Allendale 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Allendale 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
928 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allendale 01 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 67% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Graduation Rate
67%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
91%
31%
% White
5%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,038 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,333 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,038
$15,220
Spending / Student
$25,333
$14,817
Best Allendale 01 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allendale Fairfax High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3581 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Allendale-fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3305 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3476
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3476
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Allendale-fairfax Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3581 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3489
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-3489
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allendale 01 School District?
Allendale 01 School District manages 3 public schools serving 928 students.
What is the rank of Allendale 01hool District?
Allendale 01hool District is ranked #63 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale 01hool District?
91% of Allendale 01hool District students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allendale 01hool District?
Allendale 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Allendale 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,333 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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