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Best Schools in 29162, SC
29162, SC has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,729 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 29162 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29162, SC
The top high schools in 29162, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Clarendon Middle-high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 707 Students
2. Crestwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29162, SC
The top elementary schools in 29162, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walker-gamble Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
2. R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29162, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29162, SC has a total population of 2,645 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29162, 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 29162, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29162, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29162, 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 29162, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29162, SC
How many schools are in 29162, SC?
29162, SC has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,729 students in total.
How do schools in 29162 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 29162 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 29162 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29162?
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: 26%
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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 23%
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