Dixie High

Summary:

Dixie High is a public high school located in Due West, South Carolina, serving grades 8-12 with a student population of 507. The school is part of the Abbeville 60 school district, which is ranked 10th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dixie High consistently ranks among the top high schools in South Carolina, with a statewide ranking between 14th and 30th over the past several years. The school's performance on end-of-course exams (EOCEPs) is exceptional, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Dixie High had 85.46% proficiency in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 81.11% for the Abbeville 60 district and 72.5% for the state. Dixie High's performance is particularly strong among specific student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for female students, male students, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students.

While Dixie High's academic performance is exceptional, the school's racial diversity is an area for potential improvement. The school has a predominantly white student population, with around 86% of students identifying as white over the past three school years. This lack of racial diversity may be an area for the school to explore and address, potentially through targeted outreach and recruitment efforts to attract a more diverse student body. Compared to nearby schools, such as Abbeville High, which is also part of the Abbeville 60 district, Dixie High consistently outperforms its neighbors on various academic measures.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 1 Haynes Street
       Due West, SC  29639


(864) 379-2186

District: Abbeville 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,658 Help


Feeder schools for Dixie High:

Elementary:    Cherokee Trail Elementary
    Diamond Hill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  507

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
African American:
9.5%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dixie High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dixie High ranks better than 88.5% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Dixie High has the largest high school student body size in the Abbeville 60 School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), African American (9.5%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixie High is 15.8, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Abbeville 60 School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixie High is $10,658. 1 high schools in the Abbeville 60 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Dixie High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixie High 27th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Dixie High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Abbeville 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Abbeville 60 10th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dixie High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.35 97th 225 56.9%
2004 58.70 105th 230 54.3%
2005 47.18 128th 230 44.3%
2006 63.46 91st 231 60.6%
2007 62.82 100th 236 57.6%
2008 34.98 179th 244 26.6%
2009 68.04 85th 249 65.9%
2010 63.19 105th 261 59.8%
2011 76.44 56th 269 79.2%
2012 72.19 71st 271 73.8%
2013 88.33 19th 276 93.1%
2014 77.92 54th 291 81.4%
2015 83.94 36th 301 88.0%
2016 87.82 28th 303 90.8%
2017 86.25 35th 317 89.0%
2018 85.17 36th 303 88.1%
2019 92.02 23rd 315 92.7%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.03 15th 280 94.6%
2019 97.42 5th 289 98.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.79 40th 281 85.8%
2019 91.18 24th 296 91.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.82 36th 284 87.3%
2019 90.85 28th 296 90.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.77 84th 250 66.4%
2019 82.70 43rd 258 83.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dixie High

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Rank History for all high school students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.02 46th 187 75.4%
2006 65.99 65th 191 66.0%
2007 67.05 59th 191 69.1%
2008 59.28 95th 185 48.6%
2009 76.30 31st 188 83.5%
2010 50.42 116th 199 41.7%
2011 66.75 67th 199 66.3%
2012 83.68 29th 202 85.6%
2013 68.78 59th 203 70.9%
2014 73.86 49th 210 76.7%
2015 55.61 75th 232 67.7%
2016 52.76 85th 231 63.2%
2017 61.70 47th 223 78.9%
2018 70.18 21st 216 90.3%
2019 68.54 30th 225 86.7%
2021 81.21 19th 227 91.6%
2022 87.86 14th 226 93.8%
2023 82.42 23rd 237 90.3%
2024 79.07 27th 235 88.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.38 33rd 214 84.6%
2019 74.58 20th 217 90.8%
2021 85.08 12th 213 94.4%
2022 94.61 6th 220 97.3%
2023 86.42 16th 226 92.9%
2024 82.77 18th 229 92.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.96 34th 210 83.8%
2019 67.77 39th 213 81.7%
2021 81.48 20th 213 90.6%
2022 85.49 14th 220 93.6%
2023 81.44 24th 223 89.2%
2024 74.30 36th 225 84.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.17 4th 156 97.4%
2024 73.72 12th 157 92.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.96 23rd 213 89.2%
2019 71.82 26th 218 88.1%
2021 80.02 23rd 215 89.3%
2022 89.07 13th 224 94.2%
2023 83.43 22nd 229 90.4%
2024 79.90 28th 228 87.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Dixie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.14 56th 185 69.7%
2019 54.43 66th 191 65.4%
2021 67.79 50th 189 73.5%
2022 78.73 24th 192 87.5%
2023 75.28 40th 197 79.7%
2024 67.32 54th 196 72.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dixie High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 245 156 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 241 155 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 240 128 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1991 234 122 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 241 114 0 0 0 n/a n/a 30 385
1993 243 113 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 264 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1995 269 96 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 269 96 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 276 93 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 271 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 285 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 282 83 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 289 85 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 339 84 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 339 84 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 337 81 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 420
2005 368 76 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 448
2006 328 77 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 409
2007 326 69 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 334 84 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 333 70 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2010 304 64 0 2 0 n/a n/a 21 391
2011 333 70 0 2 1 0 0 0 406
2012 337 52 0 3 0 0 5 0 397
2013 357 53 0 3 0 0 9 0 422
2014 346 53 2 2 0 0 12 0 415
2015 356 62 2 3 0 0 7 0 430
2016 376 67 1 2 0 0 7 0 453
2017 346 67 3 1 0 0 6 0 423
2018 371 53 1 3 0 0 7 0 435
2019 389 51 1 4 0 0 6 0 451
2020 388 42 0 4 1 1 9 0 445
2021 392 37 1 7 2 2 11 0 452
2022 421 41 1 7 2 2 13 0 487
2023 435 48 1 9 2 2 10 0 507

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dixie High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 26.0 15.4 n/a
1989 397 25.0 15.8 n/a
1990 368 23.8 15.4 n/a
1991 356 22.6 15.7 17.1
1992 385 22.1 17.4 20.8
1993 356 22.6 15.8 24.4
1994 369 23.0 16.0 21.1
1995 365 27.0 13.5 20.5
1996 365 27.0 13.5 20.5
1997 370 29.0 12.8 25.4
1998 350 26.5 13.2 27.7
1999 364 26.5 13.7 38.5
2000 365 26.5 13.8 32.6
2001 375 26.0 14.4 38.4
2002 423 24.0 17.6 40.4
2003 423 24.0 17.6 40.4
2004 420 24.0 17.5 45.7
2005 448 27.0 16.6 46.8
2006 409 29.0 14.1 47.8
2007 398 35.0 11.4 46.2
2008 422 29.0 14.6 50
2009 406 28.0 14.5 44.8
2010 391 34.0 11.5 53
2011 406 29.0 14.0 54.9
2012 397 28.5 13.9 53.7
2013 422 27.5 15.3 51.4
2014 415 27.5 15.0 50.6
2015 430 26.0 16.5 51.4
2016 453 26.0 17.4 55.6
2017 423 28.5 14.8 58.2
2018 435 28.7 15.1 56.6
2019 451 28.0 16.1 53.9
2020 445 30.2 14.7 52.6
2021 452 30.0 15.0 50.2
2022 487 31.7 15.3 33.5
2023 507 32.0 15.8 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dixie High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 26.0 15.4 n/a
1989 397 25.0 15.8 n/a
1990 368 23.8 15.4 n/a
1991 356 22.6 15.7 17.1
1992 385 22.1 17.4 20.8
1993 356 22.6 15.8 24.4
1994 369 23.0 16.0 21.1
1995 365 27.0 13.5 20.5
1996 365 27.0 13.5 20.5
1997 370 29.0 12.8 25.4
1998 350 26.5 13.2 27.7
1999 364 26.5 13.7 38.5
2000 365 26.5 13.8 32.6
2001 375 26.0 14.4 38.4
2002 423 24.0 17.6 40.4
2003 423 24.0 17.6 40.4
2004 420 24.0 17.5 45.7
2005 448 27.0 16.6 46.8
2006 409 29.0 14.1 47.8
2007 398 35.0 11.4 46.2
2008 422 29.0 14.6 50
2009 406 28.0 14.5 44.8
2010 391 34.0 11.5 53
2011 406 29.0 14.0 54.9
2012 397 28.5 13.9 53.7
2013 422 27.5 15.3 51.4
2014 415 27.5 15.0 50.6
2015 430 26.0 16.5 51.4
2016 453 26.0 17.4 55.6
2017 423 28.5 14.8 58.2
2018 435 28.7 15.1 56.6
2019 451 28.0 16.1 53.9
2020 445 30.2 14.7 52.6
2021 452 30.0 15.0 50.2
2022 487 31.7 15.3 33.5
2023 507 32.0 15.8 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dixie High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $321 (3.2%) $123 (1.2%) $443 (4.4%) $8,328 (82.5%) $1,319 (13.1%) $9,647 (95.6%) $10,090
2020 $464 (4.6%) $342 (3.4%) $806 (7.9%) $7,862 (77.3%) $1,497 (14.7%) $9,359 (92.1%) $10,165
2021 $470 (4.3%) $421 (3.8%) $892 (8.1%) $8,693 (79.1%) $1,409 (12.8%) $10,102 (91.9%) $10,994
2022 $694 (6.0%) $791 (6.8%) $1,485 (12.8%) $8,592 (74.2%) $1,500 (13.0%) $10,092 (87.2%) $11,576
2023 $560 (5.3%) $511 (4.8%) $1,070 (10.0%) $8,117 (76.2%) $1,471 (13.8%) $9,588 (90.0%) $10,658

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixie High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 225 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 237 High schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie High)64.966.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Abbeville 60)60.957
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dixie High)57.461.4
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Abbeville 60)5748.1
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Dixie High)90.685.7
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Abbeville 60)84.176.5
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Dixie High)76.873.8
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Abbeville 60)70.562.8
 7.7%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Dixie High)84.392
 7.6%
   End of Course English 1 (Abbeville 60)84.588.8
 4.3%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students451507
 12.4%
African American5148
 5.9%
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic49
 125%
Pacific Islander02
White389435
 11.8%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%60.7%
 6.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 507 students attended Dixie High.

Dixie High ranks 27th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Dixie High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherokee Trail Elementary
Elementary : Diamond Hill Elementary

Students at Dixie High are 86% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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