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Best Schools in 29229, SC
29229, SC has 23 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 21,004 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 29229 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29229, SC
The top high schools in 29229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blythewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2094 Students
2. Spring Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students
3. Ridge View High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1711 Students
4. Westwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29229, SC
The top middle schools in 29229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blythewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
2. Kelly Mill Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1058 Students
3. Longleaf Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29229, SC
The top elementary schools in 29229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Round Top Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
2. Catawba Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
3. Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 535 Students
4. Bookman Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
5. Rice Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 737 Students
6. L. B. Nelson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
7. Pontiac Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
8. Sandlapper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
9. Bridge Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
10. Killian Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29229, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29229, SC has a total population of 52,605 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29229, 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 29229, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29229, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29229, 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 29229, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29229, SC
How many schools are in 29229, SC?
29229, SC has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 21,004 students in total.
How do schools in 29229 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 29229 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 29229 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29229?
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: 40%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations