Colleton 01

Headquartered at 500 Forest Circle in Walterboro, South Carolina, Colleton 01 is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a rural fringe community. Operating nine schools, the district provides a seamless educational pipeline from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a non-charter, traditional public system, it acts as a primary educational hub for the area, offering accessible academic programs designed to support early childhood development, foundational primary learning, and secondary preparation for higher education or vocational pathways.

The district serves a vibrant student population of 4,539 learners, reflecting a rich cultural composition that includes 2,215 Black students, 1,608 White students, 394 Hispanic students, and 269 students of two or more races, along with American Indian, Asian, and Pacific Islander representation. To ensure comprehensive educational care and smooth daily operations, Colleton 01 employs a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 1,667 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes roughly 693 full-time equivalent teachers, 95 instructional aides, and nearly 879 support personnel, creating a well-resourced environment committed to academic growth, student well-being, and community engagement.