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#125 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 11% in state

Dutch Fork High

High School · Lexington 05 · Irmo, SC

A Lexington 05 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1400 Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC 29063

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 86% proficient (2022)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation29.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$14,799
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Dutch Fork High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency86%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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

50.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Dutch Fork 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,807/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irmo), 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

$92,147

Median home value

$239,300

Median rent

$1,599/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
29.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·47 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Bible Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–122.6 mi38Compare →
Spring Hill HighEnrollment path unverified8.99–124.3 mi1,102Compare →
Chapin HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–12Not available1,630Compare →
Irmo HighEnrollment path unverified7.89–12Not available1,268Compare →

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.

Lexington 05

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#4 of 22
District spending per student
$14,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dutch Fork High is listed in Lexington 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dutch Fork High

Dutch Fork High is a public high school in Irmo, SC, part of Lexington 05, serving approximately 1,705 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dutch Fork High

What grades does Dutch Fork High serve?

Dutch Fork High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dutch Fork High?

Dutch Fork High has an enrollment of approximately 1,705 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dutch Fork High rank in SC?

Dutch Fork High ranks #125 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Dutch Fork High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dutch Fork High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dutch Fork High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutch Fork High has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dutch Fork High a charter school?

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

Is Dutch Fork High a Title I school?

No, Dutch Fork High is not currently a Title I school.

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

50.9% of students at Dutch Fork 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
1,705
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
117
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 29063)
38,475
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
39.3
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 29063; 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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