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Best Schools in 29210, SC
29210, SC has 24 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 18,341 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 29210 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29210, SC
The top high schools in 29210, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irmo High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students
2. Brookland-cayce High
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
3. Columbia High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
4. Eau Claire High
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
5. Sara Babb High
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Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
6. Kirkland High
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Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
7. Broad River High
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Projected Test Scores
Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29210, SC
The top middle schools in 29210, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irmo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
2. Crossroads Intermediate
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 • 698 Students
3. Northside Middle
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Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
4. Heyward Gibbes Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
5. St. Andrews Middle
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29210, SC
The top elementary schools in 29210, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saluda River Academy For The Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
2. Leaphart Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
3. H. B. Rhame Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
4. Forest Heights Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
5. Seven Oaks Elementary
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Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
6. Sandel Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
7. Pine Grove Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
8. Edward E. Taylor Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
9. Montessori Early Learning Center
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Montessori Early Learning Center • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29210, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29210, SC has a total population of 39,299 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29210, 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 29210, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29210, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29210, 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 29210, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29210, SC
How many schools are in 29210, SC?
29210, SC has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 18,341 students in total.
How do schools in 29210 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 29210 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 29210 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29210?
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: 38%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 48%
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