Best High Schools in 29685, SC

High schools
1
Students
1,376
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 29685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pickens High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 29685, SC

Middle schools
1
Students
546
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 29685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pickens Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 29685, SC

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,309
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 29685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Six Mile Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students

2. Tamassee-salem Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students

3. Hagood Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 29685, SC

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

Community Factors

29685, SC has a total population of 1,800 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 29685, SC

3,231

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29685, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29685, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29685, SC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

854 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 29685, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 29685, SC

How many schools are in 29685, SC?

29685, SC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,231 students in total.

How do schools in 29685 perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in 29685 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 29685 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29685?

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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