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Best Schools in 29161, SC
29161, SC has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,523 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 29161 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29161, SC
The top high schools in 29161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Florence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
2. West Florence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
3. Lamar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29161, SC
The top middle schools in 29161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John W. Moore Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1044 Students
2. Spaulding Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
3. Southside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1100 Students
4. Henry L. Sneed Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29161, SC
The top elementary schools in 29161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delmae Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 981 Students
2. Savannah Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
3. Dewey-carter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students
4. Lamar-spaulding Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
5. Brockington Elementary Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29161, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29161, SC has a total population of 10,666 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29161, 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 29161, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29161, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29161, 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 29161, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29161, SC
How many schools are in 29161, SC?
29161, SC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,523 students in total.
How do schools in 29161 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 29161 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 29161 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29161?
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: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations