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Best Schools in 29420, SC
29420, SC has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 17,596 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 29420 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29420, SC
The top high schools in 29420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashley Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2542 Students
2. Fort Dorchester High
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2312 Students
3. Rb Stall High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1952 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29420, SC
The top middle schools in 29420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Edisto Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students
2. Oakbrook Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students
3. River Oaks Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
4. Northwoods Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29420, SC
The top elementary schools in 29420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beech Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students
2. Fort Dorchester Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 892 Students
3. Joseph R. Pye Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 823 Students
4. Oakbrook Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
5. Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
6. Eagle Nest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 680 Students
7. Pinehurst Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 656 Students
8. Pepperhill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
9. A. C. Corcoran Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 767 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29420, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29420, SC has a total population of 26,638 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29420, 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 29420, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29420, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29420, 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 29420, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29420, SC
How many schools are in 29420, SC?
29420, SC has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 17,596 students in total.
How do schools in 29420 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 29420 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 29420 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29420?
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: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 39%
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