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South Carolina serves 777,905 students
across 92 districts.
Its teachers have had 57,590 projects funded on DonorsChoose, representing
$27.8 million in funds.
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South Carolina spent a total of
$8.3 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
54.8% of that was on
instruction, 39.9% on support
services, and 5.3% on other costs.
South Carolina spent a total of
$10,699
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 54.8% of that was on
instruction, 39.9% on support
services, and 5.3% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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South Carolina Department of Education school support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Oct 3, 2022
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South Carolina Department of Education
$27.8 million
raised using DonorsChoose
57,590
projects
funded
19,195
teachers
funded
228,729
donors
3,286
projects
for
basic supplies
5,930
projects for
technology
9,635
projects for
books
1,916
projects
for
art supplies
South Carolina Department of Education has received support from
88,487 individuals from South Carolina and
70,121 individuals out-of-state.