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Best Schools in 29661, SC
29661, SC has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,109 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 29661 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29661, SC
The top high schools in 29661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Travelers Rest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
2. Pickens High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29661, SC
The top middle schools in 29661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dacusville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
2. Northwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 852 Students
3. Pickens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29661, SC
The top elementary schools in 29661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
2. Ambler Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
3. Dacusville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
4. Slater Marietta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29661, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29661, SC has a total population of 5,760 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29661, 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 29661, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29661, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29661, 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 29661, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29661, SC
How many schools are in 29661, SC?
29661, SC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,109 students in total.
How do schools in 29661 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 29661 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 29661 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29661?
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: 43%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 50%
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