How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Caughman Road Elementary | Dreher High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC | Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 715 | 1,144 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Caughman Road Elementary | Dreher High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,848 | $22,848 |
| District | Richland 01 | Richland 01 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Caughman Road Elementary | Dreher High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.5% | 33.8% |
| African American | 65.2% | 49.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Caughman Road Elementary | Dreher High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 715:1 | 286:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.8% | 32.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 141 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.