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Best Schools in 29129, SC
29129, SC has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,755 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 29129 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29129, SC
The top high schools in 29129, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aiken High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
2. Batesburg-leesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
3. Strom Thurmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
4. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29129, SC
The top middle schools in 29129, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Batesburg-leesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
2. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
3. Aiken Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 • 466 Students
4. Schofield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29129, SC
The top elementary schools in 29129, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J. D. Lever Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
2. Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
3. Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
4. Johnston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
5. Batesburg-leesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29129, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29129, SC has a total population of 2,805 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29129, 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 29129, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29129, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29129, 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 29129, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29129, SC
How many schools are in 29129, SC?
29129, SC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,755 students in total.
How do schools in 29129 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 29129 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 29129 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29129?
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: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations