Edisto Primary

Edisto Primary is a mid-sized K-5 school in Cordova, South Carolina, one of the schools within Orangeburg. The school caters to 635 students in grades pre-K through 2. Enrollment runs roughly 21% larger than the state mean of about 526.

Edisto Primary is one of 27 schools operated by Orangeburg, a district that teaches 10,462 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Edisto Primary lists that the largest single group is Black at 52%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school records 34% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. By comparison, Orangeburg County as a whole is about 61% Black, so the school skews noticeably less Black than its surroundings.

On the resource side, On paper, Edisto Primary has 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.1:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Orangeburg County) reports that median household income runs about $45,675, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Edisto Primary is one of 34 public schools in Orangeburg County (combined enrollment of about 11,507 students).

The closest other public school is Edisto High, roughly 1.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.