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Best Schools in 29729, SC
29729, SC has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,707 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 29729 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29729, SC
The top high schools in 29729, 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. Great Falls High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29729, SC
The top middle schools in 29729, 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. Chester Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29729, SC
The top elementary schools in 29729, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
2. Lewisville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
3. Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29729, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29729, SC has a total population of 2,255 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29729, 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 29729, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29729, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29729, 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 29729, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29729, SC
How many schools are in 29729, SC?
29729, SC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,707 students in total.
How do schools in 29729 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 29729 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 29729 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29729?
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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