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Best Schools in 29520, SC
29520, SC has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,087 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 29520 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29520, SC
The top high schools in 29520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesterfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
2. Cheraw High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
3. Marlboro County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29520, SC
The top middle schools in 29520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesterfield-ruby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
2. Long Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 416 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29520, SC
The top elementary schools in 29520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwards Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
2. Cheraw Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
3. Wallace Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 432 Students
4. Faith Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 111 Students
5. Cheraw Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 468 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29520, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29520, SC has a total population of 12,901 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29520, 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 29520, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29520, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29520, 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 29520, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29520, SC
How many schools are in 29520, SC?
29520, SC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,087 students in total.
How do schools in 29520 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 29520 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 29520 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29520?
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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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations