Dovesville’s public schools score below 51% of South Carolina districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 41% of Dovesville’s students scored proficient, below the South Carolina average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Dovesville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dovesville’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 84 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Dovesville’s, its schools beat 58%, higher than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 52% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,954 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Dovesville’s grade
B−: better than 49% of South Carolina school districts. Graduation is above the South Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Dovesville, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Dovesville · depends on your address
Darlington Middle
Grades 6–8 · 888 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Darlington
Hartsville Middle
Grades 6–8 · 801 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Hartsville
Spaulding Middle
Grades 6–8 · 228 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lamar
7th grade in Dovesville · depends on your address
Darlington Middle
Grades 6–8 · 888 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Darlington
Hartsville Middle
Grades 6–8 · 801 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Hartsville
Spaulding Middle
Grades 6–8 · 228 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lamar
8th grade in Dovesville · depends on your address
Darlington Middle
Grades 6–8 · 888 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Darlington
Hartsville Middle
Grades 6–8 · 801 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Hartsville
Spaulding Middle
Grades 6–8 · 228 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Lamar
Dovesville’s public schools are run by Darlington County School District, which also serves Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar and Society Hill. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Dovesville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Dovesville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Dovesville | B− | Darlington County |
Every school in Dovesville
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Dovesville’s schools
Are Dovesville’s schools good?
On South Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Dovesville children attend score below 51% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 58%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Dovesville in?
Darlington County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,793 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Dovesville kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Hartsville High, Darlington High, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and Lamar High.
What is Dovesville’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Darlington County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Dovesville spend per student?
$17,954 in Darlington County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Dovesville families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.