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Best Schools in 29853, SC
29853, SC has 15 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,633 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 29853 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29853, SC
The top high schools in 29853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Bluff High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
2. South Aiken High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
3. Williston-elko High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Blackville-hilda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
5. Barnwell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29853, SC
The top middle schools in 29853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
2. M. B. Kennedy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
3. Guinyard-butler Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 298 Students
4. Williston-elko Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
5. Barnwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 451 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29853, SC
The top elementary schools in 29853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakwood-windsor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students
2. Winfield Heights Christian Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield Heights Christian Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 42 Students
3. Barnwell Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 661 Students
4. Kelly Edwards Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
5. Macedonia Elementary-middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29853, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29853, SC has a total population of 6,182 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29853, 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 29853, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29853, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29853, 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 29853, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29853, SC
How many schools are in 29853, SC?
29853, SC has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,633 students in total.
How do schools in 29853 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 29853 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 29853 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29853?
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: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations