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Best Schools in 29170, SC
29170, SC has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 16,187 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 29170 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29170, SC
The top high schools in 29170, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Bluff High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2197 Students
2. White Knoll High
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2204 Students
3. Brookland-cayce High
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
4. Airport High
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
5. Midlands Middle College
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Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29170, SC
The top middle schools in 29170, 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. R. H. Fulmer Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
3. White Knoll Middle
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Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
4. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
5. Northside Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29170, SC
The top elementary schools in 29170, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saxe Gotha Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
2. Springdale Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
3. Oak Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 738 Students
4. White Knoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
5. Riverbank Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1015 Students
6. Herbert A. Wood Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 967 Students
7. Congaree Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 368 Students
8. Cayce Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students
9. Edge Christian Academy
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Edge Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 97 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29170, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29170, SC has a total population of 22,409 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29170, 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 29170, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29170, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29170, 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 29170, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29170, SC
How many schools are in 29170, SC?
29170, SC has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 16,187 students in total.
How do schools in 29170 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 29170 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 29170 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29170?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations