Total enrollment
863
-329 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
Allendale County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Allendale County reports 4 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 7,661, with an average school size of 216 students. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Allendale County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
5%
was 3%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
89%
was 94%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
863
NCES CCD
Median income
$32,328
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
407 students
Middle
1
196 students
High
2
260 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Allendale 01
855 students · 2 districts in Allendale County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Allendale County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.5%
civilian labor
Median age
45
18.2% under 18
Test scores in Allendale County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Allendale-Fairfax Elementary· 47.5%
- Allendale-Fairfax Middle· 45.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale-Fairfax Elementary | Fairfax | Elementary | PK-05 | 407 | · |
| Allendale-Fairfax High | Fairfax | High | 09-12 | 252 | · |
| Allendale-Fairfax Middle | Fairfax | Middle | 06-08 | 196 | · |
| Allendale High | Fairfax | High | 09-12 | 8 | · |
Cities in Allendale County
About Allendale County
Allendale County is a sparse county of about 7,661 residents in South Carolina. Its public-school system instructs approximately 863 students across 4 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $32,328, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 22%. That income level is 45% meaningfully below the South Carolina median.
In terms of grade levels, Allendale County is built around 1 elementary school (407 students), 1 middle school (196), and 2 high schools (260).
Allendale 01 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 855 students across Allendale County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 863 students, fell 28% from the 1,192 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment declined from 94% to 89%.
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Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data