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Best Schools in 29676, SC
29676, SC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,158 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 29676 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29676, SC
The top high schools in 29676, 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. Walhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29676, SC
The top middle schools in 29676, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
2. Walhalla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29676, SC
The top elementary schools in 29676, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keowee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
2. Six Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
3. Tamassee-salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29676, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29676, SC has a total population of 5,649 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29676, 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 29676, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29676, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29676, 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 29676, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29676, SC
How many schools are in 29676, SC?
29676, SC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,158 students in total.
How do schools in 29676 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 29676 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 29676 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29676?
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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