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Jackson School

1730 Jefferson Davis Highway
Camden, SC 29020
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Bottom 50%
Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Jackson School's student population of 505 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Jackson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#911 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
43%
32%
52%
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
41%
31%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson School's ranking?
Jackson School is ranked #911 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Jackson School often compared to?
Jackson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Tree Hill Elementary School, Camden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Jackson School?
505 students attend Jackson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Jackson School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson School?
Jackson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson School offer ?
Jackson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson School part of?
Jackson School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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