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Best Schools in 29204, SC
29204, SC has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,338 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 29204 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29204, SC
The top high schools in 29204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A. C. Flora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
2. C. A. Johnson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
3. W.j. Keenan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
4. Richland Northeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29204, SC
The top middle schools in 29204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crayton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
2. Dent Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
3. W. G. Sanders Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
4. W. A. Perry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29204, SC
The top elementary schools in 29204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Satchel Ford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
2. Brennen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 806 Students
3. Forest Lake Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
4. Bradley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
5. Carver-lyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
6. Watkins-nance Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
7. Burton Pack Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
8. St Martin De Porres School
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Projected Test Scores
St Martin De Porres School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 52 Students
9. Center For Learning Inc
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Projected Test Scores
Center For Learning Inc • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 70 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29204, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29204, SC has a total population of 18,067 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29204, 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 29204, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29204, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29204, 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 29204, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29204, SC
How many schools are in 29204, SC?
29204, SC has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,338 students in total.
How do schools in 29204 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 29204 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 29204 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29204?
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: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations