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Best Schools in 29169, SC
29169, SC has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 14,913 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 29169 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29169, SC
The top high schools in 29169, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray Collegiate Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 803 Students
2. River Bluff High
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2197 Students
3. Brookland-cayce High
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
4. Columbia High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29169, SC
The top middle schools in 29169, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Glen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
3. Northside Middle
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
4. St. Andrews Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29169, SC
The top elementary schools in 29169, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Glen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
2. East Point Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 776 Students
3. Saluda River Academy For The Arts
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
4. Riverbank Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1015 Students
5. H. B. Rhame Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
6. Cayce Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29169, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29169, SC has a total population of 23,192 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29169, 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 29169, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29169, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29169, 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 29169, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29169, SC
How many schools are in 29169, SC?
29169, SC has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 14,913 students in total.
How do schools in 29169 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 29169 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 29169 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29169?
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: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations