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Best Schools in 29209, SC
29209, SC has 19 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,029 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 29209 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29209, SC
The top high schools in 29209, 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. Lower Richland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
4. Richland Northeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29209, SC
The top middle schools in 29209, 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. Dent Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
4. Southeast Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
5. Hopkins Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29209, SC
The top elementary schools in 29209, 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. Annie Burnside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
3. Forest Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
4. Hopkins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
5. Meadowfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
6. Horrell Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
7. Caughman Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
8. Mill Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29209, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29209, SC has a total population of 35,246 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29209, 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 29209, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29209, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29209, 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 29209, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29209, SC
How many schools are in 29209, SC?
29209, SC has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,029 students in total.
How do schools in 29209 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 29209 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 29209 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29209?
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: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations