Oconee 01 School District
School District · Walhalla, South Carolina
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,076
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,076
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#7 of 78
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,323
$8 vs South Carolina median
District size
10,076 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Oconee 01 ranks #7 of 78 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Oconee 01's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tamassee-Salem Elementary (9.3/10), Ravenel Elementary (9.2/10), and Orchard Park Elementary (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oconee 01 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Oconee 01
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamassee-Salem Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Ravenel Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Orchard Park Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Blue Ridge Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Northside Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Walhalla Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | James M. Brown Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Keowee Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | West Oak Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Seneca High | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oconee 01
Oconee 01 is a Walhalla, South Carolina school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 10,076 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $14,323 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Oconee 01 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tamassee-Salem Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Oconee 01 students show an average math proficiency of 56.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Oconee 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oconee 01 with test data.
Schools in Oconee 01
16 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools3
High Schools3
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Walhalla
- Total Enrollment
- 10,076
- Teachers (FTE)
- 781
- District spending per student
- $14,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oconee 01?
Oconee 01 has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oconee 01?
The average composite rating for Oconee 01 is 7.2/10. 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 Oconee 01?
Oconee 01's district-level spending was $14,323 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 Oconee 01?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oconee 01 is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oconee 01?
Tamassee-Salem Elementary is the highest-rated school in Oconee 01 with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Oconee 01?
Across schools in Oconee 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oconee 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Oconee 01 has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 16 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Oconee 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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