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Orangeburg

South Carolina · Public School District
27
Schools
10,979
Students
$16,538
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Orangeburg is a public school district in South Carolina serving 10,979 students across 27 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $16,538 is above 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 34/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carver Edisto Middle06–08515
Holly Hill-Roberts Middle06–08418
Robert E. Howard Middle06–08396
William J. Clark Middle06–08687
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High06–12374
Branchville High06–12316
Edisto High09–12677
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High06–12210
Lake Marion High School09–12692
North Middle/High06–12257
Orangeburg Wilkinson High09–121,073
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,538+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
34%
State
46.7%
Local (property tax)
33.7%
Federal
19.6%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
10,979
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score34/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,538 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
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 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg has 27 public schools, serving a total of 10,979 students.
How much does Orangeburg spend per student?
Orangeburg spends $16,538 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Orangeburg?
100% of students in Orangeburg qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Orangeburg?
No, Orangeburg does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Orangeburg serve?
Orangeburg serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Orangeburg?
The median opportunity score across schools in Orangeburg is 34/100. 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.