Doby's Bridge Elementary

Summary:

Doby's Bridge Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Fort Mill, South Carolina, serving 744 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the York 04 school district, which is ranked 1 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Doby's Bridge Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 76.8% of 3rd graders, 87.1% of 4th graders, and 88.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with 10.62% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, and 4.57% African American students. Additionally, Doby's Bridge Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 10.48%, compared to Sugar Creek Elementary (40.13%) and Riverview Elementary (42.14%).

Despite its diverse student population, Doby's Bridge Elementary maintains exceptional academic performance across all student subgroups, and the school's low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 suggests it is effectively allocating resources to support student learning. The school's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, makes it a standout among elementary schools in the region and a model for others to follow.

Detail:

Public K-5

1000 Dragon Way
Fort Mill, SC 29715

(803) 835-5200

District: York 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,684

Students who attend Doby's Bridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Banks Trail Middle
High:	Catawba Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 744

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.7%

Asian:

10.6%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Doby's Bridge Elementary ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the York 04 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.56. (See more...)

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Doby's Bridge Elementary is $11,684. 5 elementary schools in the York 04 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Doby's Bridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Doby's Bridge Elementary 17^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Doby's Bridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

York 04:

SchoolDigger ranks York 04 1^st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Doby's Bridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2017	96.46	7^th	639	98.9%
2018	95.49	20^th	624	96.8%
2019	94.55	19^th	643	97.0%
2021	95.75	22^nd	622	96.5%
2022	94.12	32^nd	625	94.9%
2023	94.37	27^th	644	95.8%
2024	95.56	17^th	638	97.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	93.59	22^nd	570	96.1%
2019	93.52	14^th	588	97.6%
2021	94.56	26^th	554	95.3%
2022	90.91	49^th	573	91.4%
2023	89.30	49^th	580	91.6%
2024	93.56	18^th	565	96.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	72.28	33^rd	147	77.6%
2022	54.00	80^th	109	26.6%
2023	72.53	17^th	105	83.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	95.61	15^th	571	97.4%
2019	93.44	23^rd	590	96.1%
2021	95.28	17^th	561	97.0%
2022	94.68	21^st	579	96.4%
2023	95.57	13^th	582	97.8%
2024	95.75	15^th	568	97.4%

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Rank History for White students at Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	90.00	27^th	457	94.1%
2019	86.53	45^th	472	90.5%
2021	85.99	48^th	439	89.1%
2022	81.26	68^th	455	85.1%
2023	78.58	87^th	463	81.2%
2024	86.01	39^th	441	91.2%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Doby's Bridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	424	19	4	13	1	2	18	481
2016	496	21	17	24	3	2	23	586
2017	615	43	25	45	2	2	33	765
2018	756	72	43	67	3	1	36	978
2019	783	71	55	74	2	1	34	1020
2020	794	70	58	77	1	1	50	1051
2021	500	34	50	38	0	0	31	653
2022	521	29	66	59	0	0	42	717
2023	526	34	79	61	1	0	43	744

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 Doby's Bridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	481	34.0	14.1	5.6
2016	586	43.0	13.6	4.9
2017	765	47.5	16.1	4.7
2018	978	60.8	16.0	5.2
2019	1020	65.8	15.5	5.2
2020	1051	64.0	16.4	5.1
2021	653	46.0	14.1	4.1
2022	717	50.0	14.3	4.7
2023	744	53.0	14.0	10.5

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 Doby's Bridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	481	34.0	14.1	5.6
2016	586	43.0	13.6	4.9
2017	765	47.5	16.1	4.7
2018	978	60.8	16.0	5.2
2019	1020	65.8	15.5	5.2
2020	1051	64.0	16.4	5.1
2021	653	46.0	14.1	4.1
2022	717	50.0	14.3	4.7
2023	744	53.0	14.0	10.5

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 Doby's Bridge Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$136 (1.7%)	$46 (0.6%)	$182 (2.3%)	$6,709 (83.9%)	$1,101 (13.8%)	$7,810 (97.7%)	$7,992
2020	$99 (1.2%)	$40 (0.5%)	$138 (1.6%)	$7,171 (85.3%)	$1,099 (13.1%)	$8,270 (98.4%)	$8,408
2021	$265 (3.0%)	$169 (1.9%)	$434 (4.9%)	$7,501 (84.9%)	$896 (10.1%)	$8,397 (95.1%)	$8,832
2022	$607 (5.3%)	$294 (2.6%)	$902 (7.9%)	$9,222 (81.2%)	$1,236 (10.9%)	$10,458 (92.1%)	$11,360
2023	$405 (3.5%)	$644 (5.5%)	$1,049 (9.0%)	$9,469 (81.0%)	$1,166 (10.0%)	$10,635 (91.0%)	$11,684

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Doby's Bridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 644 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Doby's Bridge Elementary)	77.8	82.8	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 04)	70.1	74.2	4.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Doby's Bridge Elementary)	83.7	80.2	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (York 04)	79	74.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Doby's Bridge Elementary)	79.9	73.4	6.5%
4th Grade Science (York 04)	75.1	73.4	1.7%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Doby's Bridge Elementary)	72.3	81.5	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (York 04)	73	80	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Doby's Bridge Elementary)	81.5	74.1	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (York 04)	74.7	72.2	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Doby's Bridge Elementary)	71.4	81.7	10.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (York 04)	64.5	77.6	13.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Doby's Bridge Elementary)	72.6	71.9	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (York 04)	68	66.7	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1020	744	27.1%
African American	71	34	52.1%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	55	79	43.6%
Hispanic	74	61	17.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	783	526	32.8%
Two or More Races	34	43	26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.2%	10.5%	5.3%

Schools Near Doby's Bridge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Doby's Bridge Elementary	Public	K-5	1000 Dragon Way	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 835-5200	744	53	14.0	10.5%	526 (70.7%)	34 (4.6%)	61 (8.2%)	79 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.8%)	95.6	17^th of 638 public elementary schools	97.3%		94.4	27^th of 644 public elementary schools	95.8%	10	76.8	87.1	88.2	79.6	80.6	78.6	$11,684	$405	$644	$1,049	$9,469	$1,166	$10,635
River Trail Elementary	Public	K-5	1016 Fort Mill Parkway	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 835-7555	706	54	13.0	13.6%	479 (67.8%)	62 (8.8%)	73 (10.3%)	39 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.4%)	94.6	24^th of 638 public elementary schools	96.2%		90.5	54^th of 644 public elementary schools	91.6%	30	75.8	85.0	81.6	84.2	78.0	73.2
Fort Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	192 Springfield Parkway	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 547-7546	774	62	12.4	32.9%	458 (59.2%)	120 (15.5%)	81 (10.5%)	59 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.2%)	69.2	186^th of 638 public elementary schools	70.8%		80.8	110^th of 644 public elementary schools	82.9%	76	67.3	61.3	67.7	67.2	52.1	45.1	$11,886	$354	$554	$908	$9,901	$1,077	$10,979
Riverview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Spratt Street	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 548-4677	560	55	10.1	42.1%	344 (61.4%)	77 (13.8%)	62 (11.1%)	25 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.1%)	71	178^th of 638 public elementary schools	72.1%		70.5	183^rd of 644 public elementary schools	71.6%	5	67.0	63.0	65.4	70.1	45.1	53.6	$15,301	$1,613	$793	$2,406	$11,722	$1,173	$12,895
Indian Land Elementary	Public	K-4	4137 Doby's Bridge Road	Indian Land	29707	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 548-2916	1,035	65	16.0	25.7%	648 (62.6%)	111 (10.7%)	136 (13.1%)	53 (5.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (8.0%)	91.2	41^st of 638 public elementary schools	93.6%		91.6	42^nd of 644 public elementary schools	93.5%	1	69.5	81.5		77.1	80.0		$9,865	$800	$573	$1,372	$7,434	$1,058	$8,493
Kings Town Elementary	Public	K-5	1774 Mason Bend Drive	Fort Mill	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 396-3400	875	63	14.0	18.5%	570 (65.1%)	74 (8.5%)	79 (9.0%)	94 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.6%)	94	27^th of 638 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.4	34^th of 644 public elementary schools	94.7%	7	77.0	78.9	82.8	80.0	75.4	78.6
Harrisburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	10251 Harrisburg Road	Indian Land	29707	Lancaster County	Lancaster 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 283-8484	1,089	61	17.8	19.7%	587 (53.9%)	87 (8.0%)	122 (11.2%)	211 (19.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (7.2%)	95.4	20^th of 638 public elementary schools	96.9%		92	39^th of 644 public elementary schools	93.9%	19	79.9	83.3		82.8	82.5		$9,720	$721	$490	$1,212	$7,407	$1,102	$8,509
Orchard Park Elementary	Public	K-5	474 Third Baxter Street	Fort Mill	29708	York County	York 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 548-8170	555	48	11.5	9.4%	474 (85.4%)	19 (3.4%)	33 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.7%)	87.8	70^th of 638 public elementary schools	89.0%		93.8	30^th of 644 public elementary schools	95.3%	40	70.7	74.1	78.9	73.6	61.7	75.7	$11,652	$1,338	$525	$1,863	$8,666	$1,124	$9,790
Sugar Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1599 Farm House Road	Fort Mill	29715	York County	York 04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 835-0150	780	65	12.0	40.1%	319 (40.9%)	79 (10.1%)	200 (25.6%)	126 (16.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.1%)	82.1	102^nd of 638 public elementary schools	84.0%		85.1	87^th of 644 public elementary schools	86.5%	15	62.1	70.5	75.2	66.6	65.1	63.4	$12,275	$1,059	$655	$1,714	$9,503	$1,058	$10,561
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion	Public	K-5	1835 Eden Terrace	Rock Hill	29730	York County	York 03	No	No	No	No	(803) 985-2255	783	46	16.9	10.6%	417 (53.3%)	155 (19.8%)	160 (20.4%)	7 (0.9%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.6%)	90.2	49^th of 638 public elementary schools	92.3%		87.4	80^th of 644 public elementary schools	87.6%	31	77.6	82.0	79.3	70.9	70.3	65.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Doby's Bridge Elementary

How many students attend Doby's Bridge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 744 students attended Doby's Bridge Elementary.

What district is Doby's Bridge Elementary in?

York 04

What is the racial makeup of Doby's Bridge Elementary?

Students at Doby's Bridge Elementary are 71% White, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Doby's Bridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Doby's Bridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Banks Trail Middle
High : Catawba Ridge High School

Is Doby's Bridge Elementary a good school?

Yes! Doby's Bridge Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 17^th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

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