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17 schools in Kershaw 01

South Carolina · 11,135 students · 5 cities

17 public K-12 schools, 11,135 students, one district. That is the Kershaw 01 entry on the numbers, with a mix of 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high.

4-year change in Kershaw 01

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,135
+824 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
16
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Kershaw 01 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn South CarolinaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
11,135#24 of 76#811 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
16#25 of 76N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.1:1#60 of 76#5,586 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
62.8%#24 of 70#1,303 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Kershaw 01

Since 2017-18, the 15 district schools that reported both years went from 10,318 to 10,626 students (up 3%) and from 637 to 701 full-time teachers (up 10%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lugoff-Elgin HighLugoffHigh09-121,759
Camden HighCamdenHigh09-121,136
Camden MiddleCamdenMiddle06-08844
Blaney ElementaryElginElementaryPK-05750
Wateree ElementaryLugoffElementaryPK-05688
Leslie M. Stover MiddleElginMiddle06-08662
Lugoff-Elgin MiddleLugoffMiddle06-08649
Camden ElementaryCamdenElementaryPK-05644
Doby's Mill ElementaryLugoffElementaryPK-05607
North Central HighKershawHigh09-12563
Lugoff ElementaryLugoffElementaryPK-05543
Jackson SchoolCamdenElementaryPK-05530
North Central ElementaryKershawElementaryPK-05509
Pine Tree Hill ElementaryCamdenElementaryPK-05505
North Central MiddleKershawMiddle06-08408
Midway ElementaryCassattElementaryPK-05338
Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology CenterCamdenHigh09-120

About Kershaw 01

Across 17 schools, Kershaw 01 enrolls about 11,135 students in South Carolina. By footprint it is a moderately sized district.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Kershaw 01 is made up of 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,135 students, increased 8% from the 10,311 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Kershaw 01 gained 1 school, going from 15 to 16.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Kershaw 01 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Kershaw 01 run?
Kershaw 01 has 17 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 11,135 students in South Carolina.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Kershaw 01?
Kershaw 01 includes 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
What is the largest school in Kershaw 01?
Lugoff-Elgin High is the largest public school in Kershaw 01 by enrollment, with approximately 1,759 students.
What grade levels does Kershaw 01 serve?
Kershaw 01 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 17 schools.
What cities does Kershaw 01 serve?
Kershaw 01 operates schools in Lugoff, Camden, Elgin, Kershaw, Cassatt across South Carolina.