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#496 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 42% in state

Dorman High

High School · Spartanburg 06 · Roebuck, SC

A Spartanburg 06 high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1050 Cavalier Way, Roebuck, SC 29376

  • Math 69% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 79% proficient (2022)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$14,109
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Dorman High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency79%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 53 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dorman 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,222/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,583

Median home value

$219,800

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 in Spartanburg 06

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Spartanburg 06

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#2 of 13
District spending per student
$14,109NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dorman High is listed in Spartanburg 06; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dorman High

Dorman High is a public high school in Roebuck, SC, part of Spartanburg 06, serving approximately 3,925 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dorman High

What grades does Dorman High serve?

Dorman High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dorman High?

Dorman High has an enrollment of approximately 3,925 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorman High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dorman High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dorman High rank in SC?

Dorman High ranks #496 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Dorman High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dorman High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Dorman High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorman High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dorman High a charter school?

No, Dorman High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dorman High a Title I school?

No, Dorman High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorman High?

72.8% of students at Dorman 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,925
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
218
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 29376)
8,722
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
41.3
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 29376; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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