Dutch Fork High School is a school in the Lexington & Richland County School District Five, located in unincorporated Richland County, South Carolina, with an Irmo postal address.
Serving 1,705 students in grades 9-12, Dutch Fork High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutch Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dutch Fork High School's student population of 1,705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
Silver, Green
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Enter to Learn - Go Forth to Serve
School Rankings
Dutch Fork High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Fork High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
38%
31%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Silver Foxes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutch Fork High School's ranking?
Dutch Fork High School is ranked #63 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dutch Fork High School often compared to?
Dutch Fork High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dutch Fork High School?
The graduation rate of Dutch Fork High School is 85%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dutch Fork High School?
1,705 students attend Dutch Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dutch Fork High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dutch Fork High School?
Dutch Fork High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dutch Fork High School offer ?
Dutch Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dutch Fork High School part of?
Dutch Fork High School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/30/2008
Great school and great teachers. The website is wrong about the county location. The school is located in Richland County.
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