Dutch Fork High School
Irmo, SC 29063
Phone: (803) 476-3300
Fax: (803) 732-8064
District: Lexington 05 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1703 students
Dutch Fork High School, a public school located in Irmo, SC, serves grades 9-12 in the Lexington 05 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Dutch Fork High School is a public school located in Irmo, SC. 1703 students attend Dutch Fork High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 7/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average SAT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average ACT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: January 26, 2026
This high school is very disappointing. The administrators care more about their high salaries than the students. Many teachers are often on their phones or absent. Despite parentsÂ’ complaints, nothing has been done. Students deserve better.
Posted: January 26, 2026
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Posted: October 30, 2023
This school continues to go down. Their only accomplishment is football and thatÂ’s because their competition level is at minimum. The bullying at this school is at an all time high. This school needs a new direction. There are a few teachers that care and can actually teach, but the majority of the school is built on nepotism. Mr. M is the only administrator that cares about the students. The school district needs to carefully look into this school. But again this whole district is spiraling down and they wonder why, look at the leaders around.
Posted: October 30, 2023
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Posted: January 17, 2023
my life is a living nightmare. i've believed to have gotten depression because of this school. everyone picks on me and my life is miserable. i hate it here and i would rather be homeschooled or drop out instead of going here.
Posted: January 17, 2023
Posted: November 16, 2018
Being that this school has eight classes, where four meet one day and four meet the next, homework is not as much of a burden, since it's not every day for every class.
Posted: November 16, 2018
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Posted: November 16, 2018
The current administration (Dr. Gary, principal) has been much more effective than the previous one that was in place when my oldest started high school.
Posted: November 16, 2018
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Posted: November 16, 2018
We have been living in this school district for many years. Before we first moved here I had searched the Columbia area schools for where we should live, so that we would be well-situated when our kids started school (at the time we had a toddler and a baby). We chose Lexington-Richland Five, but more specifically an area zoned for Dutch Fork High School because of it's excellent reputation. We have not been disappointed. My oldest is getting ready to graduate from Dutch Fork High school and we couldn't be happier with the school and the programs; especially the music program. The band program is top-rated and I'm so glad our kids have participated and benefited from such an exceptional program and school.
Posted: May 28, 2017
STEM program at this school is the best to make students ready for college. Overall great school as well.
Posted: May 28, 2017
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Posted: April 10, 2017
Dutch Fork is a great school that offers many AP courses, electives, and extracurricular activities. Students have many options in courses, allowing them to develop their interests. Students are able to take specialized technical courses off-site which offers courses in fields such as Vet Science and Renewable Energy.
Posted: June 12, 2016
US News and World Report ranked this school #3 in the state this year (top traditional public high school)...so I am fairly baffled as to why great schools would give it a "6"! US News rankings are considered highly credible. Excellent, excellent school!
Posted: May 22, 2016
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Posted: May 22, 2016
I found great info. about the schools anywhere so that I am able to move somewhere my children can recieve a great education....only u can search online anytime instead of waiting for police station non emergency line
Posted: July 13, 2011
Dutch Fork offers more AP classes than some nearby schools. It has a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program available for students who qualify for this rigorous course of study. They have excellent teachers and a wonderful Silver Spirit Band. We are thoroughly pleased with the education our son is getting.
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