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Best Schools in 29856, SC
29856, SC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,726 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 29856 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29856, SC
The top high schools in 29856, 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
Best Middle Schools in 29856, SC
The top middle schools in 29856, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 29856, SC
The top elementary schools in 29856, 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. Greendale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29856, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29856, SC has a total population of 2,854 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29856, 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 29856, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29856, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29856, 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 29856, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29856, SC
How many schools are in 29856, SC?
29856, SC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,726 students in total.
How do schools in 29856 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 29856 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 29856 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29856?
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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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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