C+
Average
61/100

Doby's Mill Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1964 Ft. Jackson Road, Lugoff, SC 29078
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th 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

61
Repit Score
out of 100
605
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%54/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs 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 proficiency43% (−6 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (−1 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%52%reading -15 pts, math -14 pts23rd percentile (list)
Black17%22%reading -12 pts, math -10 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +18 pts, math +1 pts69th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +17 pts, math +15 pts85th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -9 pts, math -8 pts22nd 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 1964 Ft. Jackson Road
City Lugoff
ZIP Code 29078
District 4502550
NCES School ID 450255000760
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29078

Understanding the community around Doby's Mill Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,574
Per Capita Income $28,329
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%
High School or Higher 89.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $172,300
Median Rent $788
Owner-Occupied 87.6%
Renter-Occupied 12.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Doby's Mill Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.2%
Black 19.2%
Hispanic/Latino 12.1%
Two or More Races 9.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 605
Teachers (FTE) 39.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Doby's Mill Elementary?
Doby's Mill Elementary has a Repit School Score of 61 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 Doby's Mill Elementary?
Doby's Mill Elementary has 605 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Doby's Mill Elementary serve?
Doby's Mill Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Doby's Mill Elementary receive per student?
Doby's Mill Elementary receives $16,649 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Doby's Mill Elementary in 29078 ▼
Avg Home Value
$264,265
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,959
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
12.4%

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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