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Best Schools in 29401, SC
29401, SC has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,667 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 29401 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29401, SC
The top high schools in 29401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Island Charter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
2. Burke High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29401, SC
The top middle schools in 29401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buist Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Camp Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
3. Simmons Pinckney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29401, SC
The top elementary schools in 29401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harbor View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
2. Memminger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
3. Charleston Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 267 Students
4. Mason Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason Preparatory School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 303 Students
5. Ne Miles Early Childhood Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ne Miles Early Childhood Development Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 50 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29401, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29401, SC has a total population of 8,974 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29401, 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 29401, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
77.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
65.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29401, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29401, 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 29401, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29401, SC
How many schools are in 29401, SC?
29401, SC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,667 students in total.
How do schools in 29401 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 29401 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 29401 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29401?
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: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations