Dutch Fork High School

Dutch Fork High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 Old Tamah Rd,  Irmo, SC
Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
4.0
3.7
1,708 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
122
Full Time Teachers
122
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
69.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
43.9%
Black
37.5%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 797 Students
Clemson University 514 Students
College of Charleston 394 Students
Winthrop University 258 Students
Coastal Carolina University 242 Students
Midlands Technical College 197 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 191 Students
Lander University 180 Students
Furman University 175 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 169 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 146 Students
Business 143 Students
Biology 141 Students
Psychology 132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 76 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 53 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 47 Students
Mechanical Engineering 45 Students
Political Science and Government 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 440 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/5/2025
The school has a STEM program that is excellent. Teachers across the board are good. Because the school pulls from a broad area, it does not have a community feel. Hard to get to know parents and sporting events are not well attended by students even though they have an amazing football team. But the kids are nice and it is an overall great school.
4.0 Senior
7/8/2025
Dutch fork is a nice school I recommend people to go to this school if they want better education or involved in sports and stuff.
1.0 Parent
7/8/2025
My son is constantly getting bullied and nothing is being done about it. I would reach out and not one administrator or staff would contact me back. Not one. The only time they contact me is when my son stands up for himself. I have sent so many unanswered emails and left so many unanswered voicemails. I would go to the school and it's always this person is not in or in a meeting or you have to schedule a meeting. I moved from GA and I hate my son had to go through this as I did research and thought it was a good school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/26/2026
This high school is very disappointing. The administrators care more about their high salaries than the students. Many teachers are often on their phones or absent. Despite parents’ complaints, nothing has been done. Students deserve better.
1.0 student
10/30/2023
This school continues to go down. Their only accomplishment is football and that’s because their competition level is at minimum. The bullying at this school is at an all time high. This school needs a new direction. There are a few teachers that care and can actually teach, but the majority of the...
1.0 student
1/17/2023
my life is a living nightmare. i've believed to have gotten depression because of this school. everyone picks on me and my life is miserable. i hate it here and i would rather be homeschooled or drop out instead of going here.
5.0 parent
11/16/2018
We have been living in this school district for many years. Before we first moved here I had searched the Columbia area schools for where we should live, so that we would be well-situated when our kids started school (at the time we had a toddler and a baby). We chose Lexington-Richland Five, but mo...

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Dutch Fork High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Irmo, SC, in the Irmo neighborhood, and is served by the Lexington-Richland School District No. 5 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,708 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Dutch Fork High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $323,226. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dutch Fork Middle School, River Springs Elementary School, Oak Pointe Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Irmo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dutch Fork High School.

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