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Best Schools in 29123, SC
29123, SC has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,362 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 29123 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29123, SC
The top high schools in 29123, 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. Swansea High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29123, SC
The top middle schools in 29123, 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. Pelion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
3. Frances F. Mack Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 538 Students
4. Sandhills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29123, SC
The top elementary schools in 29123, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
2. Sandhills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 488 Students
3. Pelion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
4. Forts Pond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
5. Sandhills Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 506 Students
6. Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29123, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29123, SC has a total population of 6,970 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29123, 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 29123, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29123, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29123, 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 29123, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29123, SC
How many schools are in 29123, SC?
29123, SC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,362 students in total.
How do schools in 29123 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 29123 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 29123 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29123?
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: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 23%
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