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Best Schools in 29437, SC
29437, SC has 9 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,619 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 29437 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29437, SC
The top high schools in 29437, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Branchville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 316 Students
2. Woodland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 612 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29437, SC
The top middle schools in 29437, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles B. Dubose Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
2. Cane Bay Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1487 Students
3. Colleton County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colleton 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1121 Students
4. Harleyville-ridgeville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29437, SC
The top elementary schools in 29437, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Memorial Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
2. Harleyville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
3. Clay Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29437, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29437, SC has a total population of 2,443 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29437, 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 29437, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29437, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29437, 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 29437, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29437, SC
How many schools are in 29437, SC?
29437, SC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,619 students in total.
How do schools in 29437 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 29437 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 29437 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29437?
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: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations