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Best Schools in 29201, SC
29201, SC has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,560 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 29201 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29201, SC
The top high schools in 29201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dreher High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students
2. C. A. Johnson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
3. Brookland-cayce High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
4. Columbia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29201, SC
The top middle schools in 29201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hand Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
2. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
3. Northside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
4. W. A. Perry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
5. St. Andrews Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29201, SC
The top elementary schools in 29201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rosewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
2. A. C. Moore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
3. Saluda River Academy For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
4. Logan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
5. Meadowfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
6. H. B. Rhame Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
7. Carver-lyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
8. South Kilbourne Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
9. Edward E. Taylor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
10. St Peters Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Peters Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29201, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29201, SC has a total population of 27,305 with 62% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29201, 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 29201, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29201, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29201, 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 29201, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29201, SC
How many schools are in 29201, SC?
29201, SC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,560 students in total.
How do schools in 29201 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 29201 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 29201 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29201?
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: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations