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Best Schools in 29353, SC
29353, SC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,949 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 29353 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29353, SC
The top high schools in 29353, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
2. Gaffney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29353, SC
The top middle schools in 29353, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sims Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
2. John E. Ewing Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29353, SC
The top elementary schools in 29353, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corinth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
2. Jonesville Elementary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 603 Students
3. Foster Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
4. Buffalo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29353, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29353, SC has a total population of 3,923 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29353, 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 29353, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29353, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29353, 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 29353, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29353, SC
How many schools are in 29353, SC?
29353, SC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,949 students in total.
How do schools in 29353 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 29353 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 29353 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29353?
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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