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Sand Hill Elementary

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Sand Hill Elementary ranks 110 th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

110^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 649 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Sand Hill Elementary is a large, high-performing school in Summerville, SC, serving 1,169 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Dorchester 02 school district.

Sand Hill consistently ranks in the top 20% of elementary schools statewide, and its academic results are impressive across the board. In English Language Arts, math, and science, proficiency rates run roughly 10 to 17 percentage points higher than both district and state averages. For example, 5th-grade ELA proficiency sits at 80.2%, compared to a 65.4% state average. The school also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.3%, which is well below the district (24.0%) and state (22.3%) averages—a sign of strong family engagement. What makes this even more notable is that Sand Hill achieves these results while spending less per student ($10,283) than many nearby schools, including James H. Spann Elementary ($16,092) and Newington Elementary ($13,894). Its closest competitor, Beech Hill Elementary, ranks slightly higher but spends more per student, making Sand Hill a highly efficient choice.

Sand Hill also does an excellent job supporting diverse learners, ranking in the 89th percentile for African American students and 82nd percentile for Hispanic students. The school maintains strong performance consistently across all grade levels, avoiding the typical drop-off as students advance. One area to watch is its Gifted and Talented program, which has slipped from the 85th to the 46th percentile in recent years—a sign that while the school excels at lifting all students, it may not be challenging its highest achievers as robustly as before. Still, for most families, Sand Hill offers a winning combination of strong academics, high attendance, and efficient use of resources.

1,169

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,283

Per pupil spending ?

39.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485

(843) 695-5201

District: Dorchester 02

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

African American:

13.3%

Hispanic:

9.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2019 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (71% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Dorchester 02

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2019

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg61%

South Carolina avg58%

110^th of 649

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 7 pts since 2019

From top 10% (2019) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 15Elementary Schools in the Dorchester 02

20^th of 75Dorchester 02 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	81.9	110 of 649	83.1%	★★★★☆
2025	81.4	105 of 640	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	85.1	86 of 638	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	88 of 644	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.3	175 of 625	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	94 of 622	84.9%	★★★★☆
2019	87.5	63 of 643	90.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	79.4	43 of 379	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	52 of 381	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.5	98 of 369	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	56.2	150 of 394	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	186 of 393	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.3	80 of 350	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	88.3	20 of 421	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	69.8	89 of 412	78.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	39 of 154	74.7%	★★★★☆
2025	80.6	19 of 147	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	91.3	6 of 143	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	78.7	30 of 174	82.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.1	102 of 589	82.7%	★★★★☆
2025	81.8	86 of 581	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.8	81 of 565	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	82.3	89 of 580	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	70.2	155 of 573	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	81.9	87 of 554	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	100 of 588	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.6	78 of 570	86.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	49 of 91	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.9	12 of 82	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	35 of 105	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.9	77 of 109	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.9	86 of 147	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	76.5	28 of 155	81.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	76.4	119 of 624	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	54.0	272 of 613	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.9	151 of 599	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	125 of 608	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	54.9	268 of 600	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.6	135 of 580	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	105 of 600	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	74 of 588	87.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	97 of 583	83.4%	★★★★☆
2025	76.9	124 of 586	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.2	77 of 568	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	84.3	82 of 582	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	66.7	187 of 579	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.7	87 of 561	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	90.2	45 of 590	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	49 of 571	91.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	72.6	3 of 14	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	31.4	10 of 14	28.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	71.1	131 of 454	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	68.8	143 of 460	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.3	109 of 441	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	100 of 463	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	57.3	203 of 455	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.3	98 of 439	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	93 of 472	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	87.4	44 of 457	90.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)89th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)79th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2026)75th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile-12 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)46th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts79%+14 vs state

Science68%+17 vs state

Mathematics65%+11 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, January 19, 2019

This school has amazing programs for my kids. Both of my school age children have thrived here. It's a new school so it has all the bells and whistles. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)					SC READY Mathematics (2026)					SC READY Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Sand Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Gnarly Oak Lane	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-5201	1,169	73	16.0		782 (66.9%)	156 (13.3%)	112 (9.6%)	11 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (9.2%)	81.9	110^th of 649 public elementary schools	83.1%		81.4	105^th of 640 public elementary schools	83.6%	5	78.2	78.1	80.2			68.3	67.2	59.1			68.5		$10,283	$302	$751	$1,053	$7,820	$1,410	$9,230
Beech Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Beech Hill Road	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	No	(843) 821-3970	1,079	71	15.1		718 (66.5%)	133 (12.3%)	102 (9.5%)	23 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (9.5%)	89.5	56^th of 649 public elementary schools	91.4%		90.4	46^th of 640 public elementary schools	92.8%	10	81.2	89.2	85.0			65.2	79.6	71.3			82.2		$11,305	$495	$752	$1,247	$8,651	$1,408	$10,059
Newington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 King Charles Circle	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 871-3230	862	59	14.5		385 (44.7%)	253 (29.4%)	110 (12.8%)	11 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (11.6%)	39.3	398^th of 649 public elementary schools	38.7%		48.8	315^th of 640 public elementary schools	50.8%	83	66.5	60.2	60.1			51.0	42.5	34.8			35.3		$13,894	$839	$1,029	$1,868	$10,178	$1,847	$12,025
Knightsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	847 Orangeburg Road	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 873-4851	833	62	13.4		431 (51.7%)	190 (22.8%)	114 (13.7%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (10.7%)	44.6	355^th of 649 public elementary schools	45.3%		47.4	324^th of 640 public elementary schools	49.4%	31	55.9	66.4	56.1			46.4	50.4	44.0			52.0		$14,027	$592	$915	$1,507	$10,565	$1,955	$12,520
Summerville Prep	Public, Charter	K-6	1899 Bacons Bridge Road	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(843) 278-9726	595	39	15.4		314 (52.8%)	165 (27.7%)	42 (7.1%)	9 (1.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.3%)	54	280^th of 649 public elementary schools	56.9%					(n/a)	60.0	63.0	72.6	55.7	52.7	57.0	38.3	61.3	30.4	23.0	61.6	50.0
Flowertown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 King Charles Circle	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 871-7400	783	60	12.9		359 (45.8%)	207 (26.4%)	103 (13.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	105 (13.4%)	37.2	411^th of 649 public elementary schools	36.7%		39.9	379^th of 640 public elementary schools	40.8%	32	52.0	59.2	52.1			56.4	45.3	41.0			42.6		$13,535	$1,033	$795	$1,828	$10,173	$1,535	$11,708
William M. Reeves Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1003 DuBose School Road	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-2450	930	58	16.1		531 (57.1%)	167 (18.0%)	145 (15.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (8.9%)	84.8	86^th of 649 public elementary schools	86.7%		87.4	65^th of 640 public elementary schools	89.8%	21	75.6	87.5	79.8			71.4	68.8	77.4			59.4		$12,247	$714	$780	$1,494	$9,408	$1,344	$10,752
Summerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	835 South Main Street	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 873-2372	548	42	13.0		305 (55.7%)	142 (25.9%)	66 (12.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.2%)	70.8	184^th of 649 public elementary schools	71.6%		71.6	189^th of 640 public elementary schools	70.5%	5	64.7	78.2	67.6			60.3	63.2	62.4			58.6		$16,175	$1,003	$939	$1,942	$12,244	$1,989	$14,233
James H. Spann Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 John McKissick Way	Summerville	29483	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 873-3050	577	47	12.4		255 (44.2%)	158 (27.4%)	113 (19.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.3%)	59.5	250^th of 649 public elementary schools	61.5%		64.6	226^th of 640 public elementary schools	64.7%	24	53.5	74.3	71.7			45.1	55.4	51.1			66.2		$16,092	$1,163	$895	$2,058	$11,734	$2,299	$14,033
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Chandler Creek Road	Summerville	29485	Dorchester County	Dorchester 02	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 695-5205	791	54	14.7		332 (42.0%)	242 (30.6%)	110 (13.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	97 (12.3%)	50.5	308^th of 649 public elementary schools	52.5%		62.1	241^st of 640 public elementary schools	62.3%	67	67.7	62.4	62.3			62.8	41.4	50.0			42.1		$12,121	$583	$950	$1,534	$9,021	$1,567	$10,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Sand Hill Elementary

How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,169 students attended Sand Hill Elementary.

Is Sand Hill Elementary a good school?

Sand Hill Elementary ranks 110^th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Sand Hill Elementary in?

Dorchester 02

What is the racial makeup of Sand Hill Elementary?

Students at Sand Hill Elementary are 67% White, 13% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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