Best High Schools in 29720, SC

High schools
5
Students
6,269
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 29720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Indian Land High

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students

2. Buford High

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students

3. Andrew Jackson High

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students

4. Rock Hill High

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

York 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1945 Students

5. Lancaster High

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students

Best Middle Schools in 29720, SC

Middle schools
7
Students
4,693
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 29720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Indian Land Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1074 Students

2. Indian Land Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 989 Students

3. Buford Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students

4. Andrew Jackson Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students

5. Castle Heights Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students

6. A. R. Rucker Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students

7. South Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 29720, SC

Elementary schools
13
Students
6,335
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 29720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Indian Land Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 1035 Students

2. Van Wyck Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 790 Students

3. Buford Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 779 Students

4. Kershaw Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students

5. Mount Holly Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students

6. Mcdonald Green Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students

7. North Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students

8. Heath Springs Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students

9. Clinton Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students

10. Erwin Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 29720, SC

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

Community Factors

29720, SC has a total population of 50,950 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 29720, SC

17,598

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29720, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29720, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29720, SC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,106 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 29720, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 29720, SC

How many schools are in 29720, SC?

29720, SC has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,598 students in total.

How do schools in 29720 perform on state tests?

On average, 26 schools in 29720 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 29720 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29720?

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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