Best High Schools in 29640, SC

High schools
3
Students
3,964
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 29640, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pickens High

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students

2. Liberty High

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students

3. Easley High

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1904 Students

Best Middle Schools in 29640, SC

Middle schools
4
Students
2,529
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 29640, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dacusville Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students

2. Richard H. Gettys Middle

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1284 Students

3. Liberty Middle

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students

4. Pickens Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 29640, SC

Elementary schools
11
Students
5,643
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 29640, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ambler Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students

2. Mckissick Academy Of Science And Technology

A-

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students

3. Forest Acres Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students

4. Dacusville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students

5. East End Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students

6. Pickens Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students

7. West End Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students

8. Crosswell Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students

9. Liberty Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 455 Students

10. Lakes And Bridges Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 1 - 8 • 199 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 29640, SC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

29640, SC has a total population of 32,211 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 29640, SC

12,270

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29640, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.96 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29640, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29640, SC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,319 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 29640, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 29640, SC

How many schools are in 29640, SC?

29640, SC has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,270 students in total.

How do schools in 29640 perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in 29640 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 29640 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29640?

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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