Summary:
The Dillon 04 school district in South Carolina is home to two high schools: Dillon High and Lake View High. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and face similar challenges, with consistently low performance across a range of metrics compared to state averages.
Neither Dillon High nor Lake View High stand out as top-performing schools in the district. Both are ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools, with 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The schools have similar 4-year graduation rates of 85.4%, slightly below the state average, and dropout rates of 2.3%, slightly above the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with both schools reporting rates of 22.5%, much higher than the state average.
Academically, the schools struggle, with students performing significantly below state averages in most subject areas and grade levels on standardized tests. For example, in Algebra 1, Dillon High scored 53.33% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 73.95%. In English 1, Dillon High scored 32.03% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 61.66%. These academic challenges may be exacerbated by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Dillon 04 district.
Thank you for your feedback!