Dillon 03

The Dillon 03 district in South Carolina is home to three schools: Latta Elementary, Latta Middle, and Latta High. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students across all three campuses.

Latta Elementary stands out as a top-performing school in the district, ranking in the top 50% of elementary schools in South Carolina and outperforming the state average in 4th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Latta Middle also performs well, ranking in the top 50% of middle schools in the state and exceeding the state average in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 end-of-course exam. Latta High is the highest-ranked school in the district, placing in the top 35% of high schools in South Carolina and outperforming the state average in English 2 end-of-course exams.

Despite the strong academic performance of these schools, they face unique challenges due to the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 71.01% at Latta High to 88.24% at Latta Elementary. This indicates a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, who may require targeted interventions and support to improve their academic outcomes. By addressing the specific needs of this high-need student population, the schools in the Dillon 03 district can continue to enhance the educational experiences and opportunities for all students.