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Best Schools in 29706, SC
29706, SC has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,509 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 29706 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29706, SC
The top high schools in 29706, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 416 Students
2. Chester Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 754 Students
3. York Comprehensive High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29706, SC
The top middle schools in 29706, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 416 Students
2. York Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 659 Students
3. York Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 814 Students
4. Chester Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29706, SC
The top elementary schools in 29706, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 418 Students
2. Lewisville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
3. Academy For Teaching And Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 328 Students
4. Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
5. Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
6. Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29706, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29706, SC has a total population of 19,427 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29706, 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 29706, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29706, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29706, 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 29706, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29706, SC
How many schools are in 29706, SC?
29706, SC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,509 students in total.
How do schools in 29706 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 29706 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 29706 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29706?
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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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations