Overview
SCDJJ Evaluation and Detention Center is a public other serving grades 4–12 in Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 436 students. It is part of the Dept of Juvenile Justice district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span4–12
DistrictDept of Juvenile Justice
County45079
CityColumbia
ZIP29212
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450342001186
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment436
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)