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Best Schools in 29212, SC
29212, SC has 22 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 16,909 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 29212 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29212, SC
The top high schools in 29212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Bluff High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2197 Students
2. Dutch Fork High
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students
3. Irmo High
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students
4. Columbia High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
5. Eau Claire High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29212, SC
The top middle schools in 29212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Glen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Irmo Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
3. Dutch Fork Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 921 Students
4. Crossroads Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 • 698 Students
5. Heyward Gibbes Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
6. St. Andrews Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29212, SC
The top elementary schools in 29212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 891 Students
2. Oak Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
3. Irmo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
4. H. E. Corley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
5. Nursery Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
6. Harbison West Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
7. Leaphart Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
8. Dutch Fork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
9. Forest Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
10. Seven Oaks Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29212, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29212, SC has a total population of 30,222 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29212, 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 29212, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29212, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29212, 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 29212, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29212, SC
How many schools are in 29212, SC?
29212, SC has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 16,909 students in total.
How do schools in 29212 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 29212 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 29212 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29212?
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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