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Best Schools in 29455, SC
29455, SC has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,498 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 29455 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29455, SC
The top high schools in 29455, 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. St. Johns High
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
3. Baptist Hill High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 552 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29455, SC
The top middle schools in 29455, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haut Gap Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
2. 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
Best Elementary Schools in 29455, SC
The top elementary schools in 29455, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drayton Hall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
2. Oakland Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
3. Angel Oak Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
4. Mt. Zion Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
5. E.b. Ellington Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
6. Montessori School Of Johns Island
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Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Johns Island • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 112 Students
7. Jane Edwards Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29455, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29455, SC has a total population of 28,709 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29455, 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 29455, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29455, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29455, 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 29455, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29455, SC
How many schools are in 29455, SC?
29455, SC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,498 students in total.
How do schools in 29455 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 29455 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 29455 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29455?
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: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations