Best High Schools in 29061, SC

High schools
3
Students
2,817
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 29061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dreher High

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students

2. Calhoun County High

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students

3. Lower Richland High

D

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students

Best Middle Schools in 29061, SC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,638
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 29061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hand Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students

2. Southeast Middle

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students

3. Hopkins Middle

F

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 29061, SC

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,615
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
20%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 29061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. A. C. Moore Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students

2. Webber School

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students

3. Hopkins Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students

4. Horrell Hill Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students

5. Sandy Run School

D

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 570 Students

6. Caughman Road Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students

7. Gadsden Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 29061, SC

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

Community Factors

29061, SC has a total population of 13,701 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 29061, SC

7,070

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29061, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

40.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

32.65 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29061, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29061, SC.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,212 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 29061, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 29061, SC

How many schools are in 29061, SC?

29061, SC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,070 students in total.

How do schools in 29061 perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in 29061 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 29061 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29061?

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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  • Projected: 27%
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  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations