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Best Schools in 29172, SC
29172, SC has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,699 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 29172 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29172, SC
The top high schools in 29172, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookland-cayce High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
2. Airport High
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
3. Lower Richland High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29172, SC
The top middle schools in 29172, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. H. Fulmer Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
2. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
3. Pine Ridge Middle
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
4. Hopkins Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29172, SC
The top elementary schools in 29172, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Hopkins Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
3. Herbert A. Wood Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 967 Students
4. Congaree Elementary
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 368 Students
5. Cayce Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29172, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29172, SC has a total population of 9,602 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29172, 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 29172, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29172, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29172, 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 29172, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29172, SC
How many schools are in 29172, SC?
29172, SC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,699 students in total.
How do schools in 29172 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 29172 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 29172 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29172?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations