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Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 417 students in Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
417 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 1% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤1%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
76%
31%
% White
20%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,549 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,880 is higher than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,549
$15,175
Spending / Student
$24,880
$14,773
Best Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9037
Gr: 4-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #33.
The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-5952
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District?
Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District manages 3 public schools serving 417 students.
What is the rank of Dept Of Juvenile Justicehool District?
Dept Of Juvenile Justicehool District is ranked #69 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dept Of Juvenile Justicehool District?
76% of Dept Of Juvenile Justicehool District students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dept Of Juvenile Justicehool District?
Dept Of Juvenile Justicehool District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Dept Of Juvenile Justicehool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,880 is higher than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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