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Best Schools in Cayce, SC
Cayce, SC has 19 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,361 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Cayce don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cayce, SC
The top high schools in Cayce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dreher High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students
2. White Knoll High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2204 Students
3. Brookland-cayce High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
4. Airport High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cayce, SC
The top middle schools in Cayce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hand Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
2. R. H. Fulmer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
3. White Knoll Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
4. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
5. Pine Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cayce, SC
The top elementary schools in Cayce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rosewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
2. Saxe Gotha Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
3. Springdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. A. C. Moore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
5. White Knoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
6. Meadowfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
7. South Kilbourne Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
8. Herbert A. Wood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 967 Students
9. Congaree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 368 Students
10. Cayce Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cayce, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cayce, SC has a total population of 15,372 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cayce, 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 Cayce, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cayce, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cayce, 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 Cayce, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cayce, SC
How many schools are in Cayce, SC?
Cayce, SC has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,361 students in total.
How do schools in Cayce perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Cayce score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Cayce don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cayce?
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: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Cayce
3 of 3 schools in Cayce carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Cayce. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.