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Best Schools in 29070, SC
29070, SC has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,895 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 29070 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29070, SC
The top high schools in 29070, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1118 Students
2. Pelion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
3. Batesburg-leesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
4. Saluda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29070, SC
The top middle schools in 29070, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
2. Batesburg-leesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
3. Pelion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
4. Saluda Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29070, SC
The top elementary schools in 29070, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Centerville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 816 Students
3. Gilbert Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
4. Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
5. Pelion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
6. Saluda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students
7. Batesburg-leesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students
8. Saluda Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29070, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29070, SC has a total population of 15,651 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29070, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29070, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29070, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29070, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 29070, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29070, SC
How many schools are in 29070, SC?
29070, SC has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,895 students in total.
How do schools in 29070 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 29070 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 29070 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29070?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations