Dillon High School

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Dillon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1730 Highway 301 N,  Dillon, SC
Dillon School District
3.6
5.0
804 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
17%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
275:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Black
67.8%
White
18.7%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Francis Marion University 259 Students
University of South Carolina 248 Students
Coastal Carolina University 193 Students
College of Charleston 175 Students
Clemson University 163 Students
South Carolina State University 155 Students
Claflin University 142 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 141 Students
Winthrop University 119 Students
Charleston Southern University 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 94 Students
Business 65 Students
Biology 52 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 26 Students
Real Estate 23 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Small Business Management 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 128 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/22/2024
Dillon High School will always hold a place in my heart. Throughout my four years of high school I learned lifelong lessons gained lifelong friendships and mentors. I wouldn't change my high school unless you offered better food consistently.
3.0 Senior
10/10/2022
The building is very old. Sometimes administration makes no sense. I love some of the teachers there.
4.0 Senior
9/12/2022
I like the music program. The teachers could be more hands on and seem like they actually care if the students really learn. There could be extracurricular activities offered like different clubs and things where you can obtain community service hours.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
8/1/2011
I have been very pleased with Dillon High School. I feel that my child is getting an excellent education. The teachers have been really good about keeping in touch with me when my son has any problems with material. My son has really enjoyed most of the classes--the only ones he hasn't are not reall...

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Dillon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dillon, SC, in the Dillon neighborhood, and is served by the Dillon School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 804 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Dillon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $190,130. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dillon County Applied Technology Center, Dillon Christian School, Dillon Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Dillon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dillon High School.

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