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#411 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 35% in state

Lugoff-elgin High

High School · Kershaw 01 · Lugoff, SC

A Kershaw 01 high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1284 Highway 1 South, Lugoff, SC 29078

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2022)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency83% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$11,753
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Lugoff-elgin High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
89%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
89%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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

52.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lugoff-elgin 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$66,657

Median home value

$183,100

Median rent

$893/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·34 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Camden HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–12Not available1,123Compare →
North Central HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available598Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kershaw 01

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#3 of 16
District spending per student
$11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lugoff-elgin High is listed in Kershaw 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lugoff-elgin High

Lugoff-elgin High is a public high school in Lugoff, SC, part of Kershaw 01, serving approximately 1,773 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lugoff-elgin High

What grades does Lugoff-elgin High serve?

Lugoff-elgin High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lugoff-elgin High?

Lugoff-elgin High has an enrollment of approximately 1,773 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lugoff-elgin High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lugoff-elgin High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lugoff-elgin High rank in SC?

Lugoff-elgin High ranks #411 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Lugoff-elgin High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lugoff-elgin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lugoff-elgin High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lugoff-elgin High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lugoff-elgin High a charter school?

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

Is Lugoff-elgin High a Title I school?

No, Lugoff-elgin High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lugoff-elgin High?

52.4% of students at Lugoff-elgin 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
1,773
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Kershaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 29078)
16,370
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
41
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 29078; 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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