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Dillon 04

South Carolina · Public School District
8
Schools
3,880
Students
$13,283
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
85.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Dillon 04 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 3,880 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,283 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East ElementaryPK–03423
Gordon Elementary04–05454
Lake View ElementaryPK–05365
South ElementaryPK–03187
Stewart Heights ElementaryPK–03393
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dillon Middle06–08666
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dillon High09–12869
Lake View High06–12523
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,283Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
17%
State
52.4%
Local (property tax)
16.5%
Federal
31.1%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (17%), with notable federal support (31%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,880
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.1%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
31% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dillon 04?
Dillon 04 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,880 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dillon 04?
The graduation rate is 85.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dillon 04 spend per student?
Dillon 04 spends $13,283 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dillon 04?
100% of students in Dillon 04 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dillon 04?
No, Dillon 04 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dillon 04 serve?
Dillon 04 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dillon 04?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dillon 04 is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.