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Oconee 01

South Carolina · Public School District
17
Schools
10,217
Students
$16,539
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
77.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Oconee 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 10,217 students across 17 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,539 is above average for a US public school district. 77% 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 40/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blue Ridge ElementaryPK–05597
Fair-Oak ElementaryPK–05586
James M. Brown ElementaryPK–05565
Keowee ElementaryPK–05374
Northside ElementaryPK–05658
Orchard Park ElementaryPK–05422
Ravenel ElementaryPK–05502
Tamassee-Salem ElementaryPK–05214
Walhalla ElementaryPK–05595
Westminster ElementaryPK–05377
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Seneca Middle06–08781
Walhalla Middle06–08845
West Oak Middle06–08697
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamilton Career and Technology Center09–120
Seneca High09–121,052
Walhalla High09–121,139
West-Oak High09–12813
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,539+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
42%
State
39.2%
Local (property tax)
42.4%
Federal
18.4%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
10,217
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,539 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oconee 01?
Oconee 01 has 17 public schools, serving a total of 10,217 students.
What is the graduation rate for Oconee 01?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Oconee 01 spend per student?
Oconee 01 spends $16,539 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oconee 01?
77% of students in Oconee 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oconee 01?
No, Oconee 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Oconee 01 serve?
Oconee 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Oconee 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oconee 01 is 40/100. 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.