Best High Schools in 29036, SC

High schools
5
Students
4,439
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 29036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chapin High

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

2. Spring Hill High

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students

3. Mid-carolina High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students

4. Batesburg-leesville High School

D

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students

5. Odyssey Online Learning

F

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

Best Middle Schools in 29036, SC

Middle schools
4
Students
2,894
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 29036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chapin Middle

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students

2. Chapin Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 913 Students

3. Mid-carolina Middle

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

4. Batesburg-leesville Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 29036, SC

Elementary schools
9
Students
4,117
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 29036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lake Murray Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students

2. Piney Woods Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students

3. Chapin Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 790 Students

4. Ballentine Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

5. Little Mountain Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students

6. Batesburg-leesville Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students

7. Abner Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Abner Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 61 Students

8. Abner Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Abner Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 65 Students

9. Batesburg-leesville Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 29036, SC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

29036, SC has a total population of 26,683 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 29036, SC

11,450

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29036, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

10.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29036, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29036, SC.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,814 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 29036, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 29036, SC

How many schools are in 29036, SC?

29036, SC has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,450 students in total.

How do schools in 29036 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 29036 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 29036 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29036?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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