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Best Schools in 29205, SC
29205, SC has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,320 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 29205 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29205, SC
The top high schools in 29205, 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. A. C. Flora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
3. C. A. Johnson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
4. Richland One Charter Middle College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Charter • Grades 11 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29205, SC
The top middle schools in 29205, 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. Hand Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
3. W. A. Perry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29205, SC
The top elementary schools in 29205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brennen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 806 Students
2. Rosewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
3. A. C. Moore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
4. Carver-lyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
5. South Kilbourne Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
6. St Joseph School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
7. Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 47 Students
8. Montessori School Of Columbia
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Columbia • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 150 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29205, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29205, SC has a total population of 24,337 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29205, 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 29205, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29205, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29205, 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 29205, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29205, SC
How many schools are in 29205, SC?
29205, SC has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,320 students in total.
How do schools in 29205 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 29205 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 29205 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29205?
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: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations