Best High Schools in 29040, SC

High schools
2
Students
1,550
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 29040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lee Central High

D

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students

2. Crestwood High

D-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students

Best Middle Schools in 29040, SC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,093
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 29040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hillcrest Middle

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students

2. Ebenezer Middle

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students

3. Lee Central Middle

F

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 358 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 29040, SC

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,624
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 29040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Shaw Heights Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 442 Students

2. High Hills Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 424 Students

3. Rafting Creek Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students

4. Oakland Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 524 Students

5. West Lee Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 29040, SC

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

Community Factors

29040, SC has a total population of 8,638 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 29040, SC

4,267

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29040, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29040, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29040, SC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

999 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 29040, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 29040, SC

How many schools are in 29040, SC?

29040, SC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,267 students in total.

How do schools in 29040 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 29040 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 29040 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29040?

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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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 27%
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  • Projected: 20%
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  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations