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Best Schools in 29168, SC
29168, SC has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,778 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 29168 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29168, SC
The top high schools in 29168, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2289 Students
2. Lakewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
3. Crestwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29168, SC
The top middle schools in 29168, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
2. Furman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29168, SC
The top elementary schools in 29168, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manchester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
2. Cherryvale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
3. Rafting Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumter 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
4. Wedgefield University For Kids
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wedgefield University For Kids • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29168, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29168, SC has a total population of 3,056 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29168, 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 29168, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29168, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29168, 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 29168, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29168, SC
How many schools are in 29168, SC?
29168, SC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,778 students in total.
How do schools in 29168 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 29168 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 29168 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29168?
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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