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Best Schools in 29403, SC
29403, SC has 17 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,078 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 29403 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29403, SC
The top high schools in 29403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Ashley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students
2. Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students
3. Burke High
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29403, SC
The top middle schools in 29403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1172 Students
2. Simmons Pinckney Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29403, SC
The top elementary schools in 29403, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
2. James Simons Montessori
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 360 Students
3. Compass Collegiate Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 100 Students
4. Charleston Development Academy
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 139 Students
5. Charleston Progressive
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
6. Sanders-clyde Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
7. Memminger Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
8. Stono Park Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
9. Mitchell Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
10. The Charleston Catholic School
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The Charleston Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 184 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29403, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29403, SC has a total population of 21,340 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29403, 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 29403, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
64.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29403, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29403, 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 29403, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29403, SC
How many schools are in 29403, SC?
29403, SC has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,078 students in total.
How do schools in 29403 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 29403 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 29403 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29403?
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: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations