C
Below Average
55/100

Dillon Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1803 Joan Drive, Dillon, SC 29536
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
B+
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
615
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%10/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−19 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−21 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading -10 pts, math -17 pts28th percentile (list)
Black24%22%reading -1 pts, math +2 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -1 pts, math +1 pts44th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -11 pts, math -17 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income30%25%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1803 Joan Drive
City Dillon
ZIP Code 29536
District 4501920
NCES School ID 450192001596
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29536

Understanding the community around Dillon Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,835
Per Capita Income $22,814
Poverty Rate 25.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%
High School or Higher 77.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $91,300
Median Rent $681
Owner-Occupied 53.7%
Renter-Occupied 46.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dillon Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 66.5%
White 19.4%
Two or More Races 7.0%
Hispanic/Latino 5.7%
American Indian 1.3%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 615
Teachers (FTE) 36.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dillon Middle?
Dillon Middle has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dillon Middle?
Dillon Middle has 615 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Dillon Middle serve?
Dillon Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dillon Middle receive per student?
Dillon Middle receives $13,283 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dillon Middle in 29536 ▼
Avg Home Value
$106,302
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
-2.8%
% Renters
46.3%

Other Schools in 29536

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026