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Best Schools in 29824, SC
29824, SC has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,344 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 29824 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29824, SC
The top high schools in 29824, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerald High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
2. Strom Thurmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29824, SC
The top middle schools in 29824, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
2. Merriwether Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
3. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29824, SC
The top elementary schools in 29824, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodfields Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students
2. Merriwether Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
3. W. E. Parker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
4. Douglas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
5. Johnston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29824, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29824, SC has a total population of 7,482 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29824, 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 29824, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29824, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29824, 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 29824, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29824, SC
How many schools are in 29824, SC?
29824, SC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,344 students in total.
How do schools in 29824 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 29824 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 29824 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29824?
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: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations