Dillon 04 School District
School District · Dillon, South Carolina
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,780
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,780
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating Dillon 04?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dillon 04 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dillon High
Dillon · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake View High
Lake View · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stewart Heights Elementary
Dillon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#73 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,856
$2,475 vs South Carolina median
District size
3,780 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Dillon 04 ranks #73 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Dillon 04's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dillon High (7.7/10), Lake View High (6.4/10), and Stewart Heights Elementary (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dillon 04
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dillon High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake View High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Stewart Heights Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake View Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Dillon Middle | 3.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Gordon Elementary | 3.0 / 10 |
| 7 | East Elementary | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dillon 04
Dillon 04 is a Dillon, South Carolina school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,780 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. District-level spending was $11,856 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Dillon 04 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dillon High, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Dillon 04 students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dillon 04, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dillon 04 with test data.
Schools in Dillon 04
7 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Dillon
- Total Enrollment
- 3,780
- Teachers (FTE)
- 216
- District spending per student
- $11,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dillon 04?
Dillon 04 has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dillon 04?
The average composite rating for Dillon 04 is 4.8/10. 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 Dillon 04?
Dillon 04's district-level spending was $11,856 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 Dillon 04?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dillon 04 is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dillon 04?
Dillon High is the highest-rated school in Dillon 04 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Dillon 04?
Across schools in Dillon 04 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dillon 04 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Dillon 04 has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 7 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
How we rate schools
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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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