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Best Schools in 29203, SC
29203, SC has 40 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 20 elementary) serving 19,455 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 29203 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29203, SC
The top high schools in 29203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C. A. Johnson High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
2. Westwood High
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students
3. Columbia High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
4. W.j. Keenan High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
5. Richland Northeast High
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
6. Eau Claire High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
7. Sc Whitmore School
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
8. Manning High
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Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29203, SC
The top middle schools in 29203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dent Middle
SchoolGrade
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
2. Longleaf Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
3. W. G. Sanders Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
4. Heyward Gibbes Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
5. W. A. Perry Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
6. St. Andrews Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
7. Alcorn Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
8. Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 2 - 8 • 231 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29203, SC
The top elementary schools in 29203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel-hanberry Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
2. Forest Lake Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
3. Langford Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
4. Muller Road Middle
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1246 Students
5. Killian Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
6. Logan Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
7. Joseph Keels Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
8. Carver-lyon Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
9. Arden Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
10. Forest Heights Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29203, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29203, SC has a total population of 39,419 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29203, 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 29203, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29203, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29203, 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 29203, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29203, SC
How many schools are in 29203, SC?
29203, SC has 40 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 19,455 students in total.
How do schools in 29203 perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in 29203 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 29203 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29203?
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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