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Best Schools in 29631, SC
29631, SC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,149 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 29631 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29631, SC
The top high schools in 29631, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D. W. Daniel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
2. Pendleton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29631, SC
The top middle schools in 29631, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
2. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29631, SC
The top elementary schools in 29631, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clemson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students
2. Pendleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
3. Central Academy Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29631, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29631, SC has a total population of 17,142 with 59% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29631, 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 29631, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29631, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29631, 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 29631, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29631, SC
How many schools are in 29631, SC?
29631, SC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,149 students in total.
How do schools in 29631 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 29631 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 29631 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29631?
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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