Lugoff-Elgin High

1,744 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lugoff-Elgin High School, located in Lugoff, South Carolina, serves as a central hub for education in the Kershaw County School District. As a comprehensive high school, it focuses on preparing students for life after graduation through a blend of rigorous academic coursework, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, community involvement, and the pursuit of excellence in both the classroom and the athletic arena.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local Lugoff community, often serving as a focal point for town events and spirit. The school's identity is closely tied to its mascot, the Demon, and it maintains a strong tradition of school pride among its student body, faculty, and alumni. By emphasizing a balance between traditional academics and modern career readiness, Lugoff-Elgin High aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving workforce.

1,744

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lugoff-Elgin High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,075
Hispanic	163
Black	384
Asian	14
Two or More	103
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,075 (61.6 %)
Black
384 (22.0 %)
Hispanic
163 (9.3 %)
Two or More
103 (5.9 %)
Asian
14 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kershaw 01
Phone:	(803)438-3481
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 625

Grade 10 411

Grade 11 353

Grade 12 355