Orangeburg School District
School District · Orangeburg, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
26
15 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,571
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
26
15 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,571
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Orangeburg?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Orangeburg 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.
Lockett Elementary
Branchville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Branchville High
Branchville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Edisto High
Cordova · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#42 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,571
+$2,240 vs South Carolina median
District size
10,620 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Orangeburg ranks #42 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Orangeburg's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lockett Elementary (8.9/10), Branchville High (8.4/10), and Edisto High (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Orangeburg
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockett Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Branchville High | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Edisto High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Brookdale Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Marion High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Holly Hill Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | St. James-gaillard Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | North Middle/high | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Vance-providence Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Sheridan Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orangeburg
Orangeburg is a Orangeburg, South Carolina school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 10,620 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $16,571 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Orangeburg demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lockett Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Orangeburg students show an average math proficiency of 19.6% and ELA proficiency of 34.1%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Orangeburg, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orangeburg with test data.
Schools in Orangeburg
26 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Orangeburg
- Total Enrollment
- 10,620
- Teachers (FTE)
- 743
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg has 26 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orangeburg?
The average composite rating for Orangeburg is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg spends $16,571 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orangeburg?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orangeburg is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orangeburg?
Lockett Elementary is the highest-rated school in Orangeburg with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Orangeburg?
Across schools in Orangeburg with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orangeburg compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Orangeburg has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 26 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.1%
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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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