Colleton 01 School District
School District · Walterboro, South Carolina
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,777
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,777
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#75 of 78
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,940
+$609 vs South Carolina median
District size
4,777 students
Typical than South Carolina median
The short answer
Colleton 01 ranks #75 of 78 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Colleton 01's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cottageville Elementary (5.4/10), Colleton County High (5.3/10), and Northside Elementary (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Colleton 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottageville Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Colleton County High | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Northside Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Bells Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Hendersonville Elementary | 3.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Forest Hills Elementary | 3.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Colleton County Middle | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Colleton 01
Colleton 01 is a Walterboro, South Carolina school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,777 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $14,940 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Colleton 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cottageville Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Colleton 01 students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 42.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Colleton 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colleton 01 with test data.
Schools in Colleton 01
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Walterboro
- Total Enrollment
- 4,777
- Teachers (FTE)
- 329
- District spending per student
- $14,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colleton 01?
Colleton 01 has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Colleton 01?
The average composite rating for Colleton 01 is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Colleton 01?
Colleton 01's district-level spending was $14,940 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colleton 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colleton 01 is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colleton 01?
Cottageville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Colleton 01 with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Colleton 01?
Across schools in Colleton 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Colleton 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Colleton 01 has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.9%
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Compare Colleton 01 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Greenville 01 (93)
- Charleston 01 (82)
- Horry 01 (57)
- Richland 01 (48)
- Berkeley 01 (47)
- Aiken 01 (41)
- Sc Public Charter School District (39)
- Beaufort 01 (32)
- Richland 02 (32)
- Lexington 01 (31)
- Charter Institute at Erskine (27)
- Orangeburg (27)
- Dorchester 02 (25)
- Sumter 01 (25)
- York 03 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Pickens 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Darlington 01 (19)
- Georgetown 01 (19)
- Kershaw 01 (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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