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Best Schools in 29696, SC
29696, SC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,009 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 29696 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29696, SC
The top high schools in 29696, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
2. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29696, SC
The top middle schools in 29696, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walhalla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
2. Seneca Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29696, SC
The top elementary schools in 29696, 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. Walhalla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
3. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
4. James M. Brown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29696, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29696, SC has a total population of 4,711 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29696, 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 29696, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29696, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29696, 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 29696, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29696, SC
How many schools are in 29696, SC?
29696, SC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,009 students in total.
How do schools in 29696 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 29696 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 29696 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29696?
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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