Very Good
#251 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 21% in state
Dixie High
High School · Abbeville 60 · Due West, SC
An Abbeville 60 high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Haynes Street, Due West, SC 29639
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dixie High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dixie High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Due West), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,924
Median home value
$215,800
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Abbeville HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Abbeville 60
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dixie High is listed in Abbeville 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dixie High
Dixie High is a public high school in Due West, SC, part of Abbeville 60, serving approximately 488 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dixie High
What grades does Dixie High serve?
Dixie High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Dixie High?
Dixie High has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dixie High rank in SC?
Dixie High ranks #251 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Dixie High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dixie High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dixie High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dixie High has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dixie High a charter school?
No, Dixie High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dixie High a Title I school?
No, Dixie High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dixie High?
51.2% of students at Dixie High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Abbeville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (864) 379-2186
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29639)
- 1,917
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 22.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29639; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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